20 January 2026 – In a vibrant livestream, Fleuroselect brought a burst of summer optimism to midwinter. Viewers tuned in live for the thrilling reveal of the Gold Medal winners!
This year, PanAmerican Seed earned three Gold Medals for Heucherette Pink, Bacopa Galactic Mist, and Sunflower Always Sunny.
What Makes a Gold Medal Winner?
The Fleuroselect Gold Medal is awarded only to varieties that set a new standard in ornamental breeding. Each entry is rigorously trialled at 15 private grounds across Europe and judged against existing varieties on:
• Innovation in breeding
• Practical use for growers and gardeners
• Exceptional floriferousness
• Outstanding garden performance
These medals celebrate varieties that go beyond expectations, delivering beauty and reliability for professionals and home gardeners alike.
Meet the Medal-Winning Varieties
• Heucherette Pink
A compact, first-year flowering series with silvery-purple foliage and delicate pink blooms. Perfect for shaded borders and containers, it combines elegance with resilience—bringing colour and texture to gardens with minimal effort. Pink is the winner but this great Heucherette is also available in red.
• Bacopa Galactic Mist
The largest white-flowered seed-propagated Bacopa available, offering cleaner production and impressive bloom size. Its well-branched habit and ease of growth make it a hero for bedding and container programmes.
• Sunflower Always Sunny
A pollen-free golden sunflower that lasts longer in the landscape than competitors. With strong branching and vibrant blooms, it’s a standout for gardeners seeking bold colour and pollinator-friendly beauty without the mess.
Why This Matters for Your Business
• Growers: These seed-based varieties simplify production, reduce labour, and deliver consistent quality.
• Retailers: Eye-catching novelties that stand out on the bench, inspire confidence, and drive impulse purchases.
• Consumers: Long-lasting colour and performance that make every planting a success.
Secure Your Stock for Spring!
Award-winning varieties Heucherette Pink and Bacopa Galactic Mist will be available in Europe via our trusted distribution partners: Florensis, Voltz Horticulture France, and Ball UK Colegrave. The Sunflower Always Sunny is available through all our distributors.
Contact them now to secure your stock and make these award-winning heroes the highlight of your 2026 assortment!
Congratulations to our PanAmerican Seed teams, both in the Netherlands as well as in the USA, for leading the way with these exceptional varieties.
With Heucherette Pink, Galactic Mist, and Always Sunny, the future of ornamental gardening looks more colourful, sustainable, and inspiring than ever!