PanAmerican Seed Blog

Now Available: Early-Release Seed Introductions for 2028

PanAmerican Seed — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0600

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Get a head start on what’s next from PanAmerican Seed. Check out the new varieties that have been released early and are ready to order. Growers can explore fresh colours and exiting new varieties across annuals, perennials and cut flowers.

Ordering early gives you the opportunity to secure larger quantities of these new introductions and offer them to your cus....

Beacon® Impatiens ‘Shines The Light’ on Roots for Youth with Charitable Donation

Sarah Makiejus — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0600

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As Beacon Impatiens continues to deliver reliable garden performance with its high resistance to impatiens downy mildew and vibrant color for landscapes worldwide, its charitable giving program is also thriving.

The PanAmerican Seed® team recently joined customers, partners and community supporters at the Bradford Greenhouses 33rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament in Ontario, Canada.

Summer Favourites in The Gardens at Ball

PanAmerican Seed — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0600

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From hundreds of species grown in The Gardens at Ball in West Chicago, Illinois, USA, three varieties stood out above the rest this Summer. We interviewed Horticulturist and Designer Landon Gibbs where he highlights his favourite flowers from the season. Read more for Gibbs’ full plant list and find out why they got his top marks in The Gardens this year.

Video Highlight: Begonia Dragon Wing® at Young’s Plant Farm Trial Garden

PanAmerican Seed — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0600

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New introductions from PanAmerican Seed such as Begonia Dragon Wing White with Bronze Leaf were trialed across North America this Summer. The new variety was recently featured at Young’s Plant Farm in Auburn, Alabama, USA. During the growing season, this region of the United States is susceptible to hot temperatures and extreme humidity. Check out our latest video from....

Marigold Varieties for Día de los Muertos

Sarah Makiejus — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0600

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As Día de los Muertos celebrations grow across North America, so does demand for vibrant, high-quality Marigolds.

PanAmerican Seed’s African Marigold assortment offers dependable performance and a range of colours....

More Than a Run: PanAmerican Seed at the Hemmeromloop

Mieke van Dongen — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0600

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Last Sunday, seven runners proudly represented PanAmerican Seed at the annual Hemmeromloop, a local running event held on the last Sunday of August.

The Hemmeromloop is a well-loved tradition in our community, bringing together runners of all ages and abilities for either a 5 km or 10 km course. As a long-time sponsor of the event, PanAmerican Seed is proud to support an....

Come and See Us: 2027 Trials

Mieke van Dongen — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0600

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Find us at the following trials in and around The Netherlands. PanAmerican Seed Europe will be at these locations in 2027.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Pansy & Viola Trials
Feb 22 – 26, 2027 in Hem, The Netherlands

Flora Expo Astana
April 7 – 9, 2027, Astana, Kazakhstan

Dutch Spring Trials 2027

Wave® Petunias Celebrates Five Years of Pink Pot Ambassadors

PanAmerican Seed — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0600

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It’s an exciting time for Wave® Petunias! Over the past five years, Wave has collaborated with an amazing group of nationwide gardeners. These Pink Pot Ambassadors were recently invited to a “Homecoming” weekend in West Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was a chance to thank them for not only representing Wave flowers in what they do, but as true advocates of this enduring brand of Petunias.

Feria De Las Flores: An Iconic Floral Event

Camilo Cano — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0600

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Hello, friends! I would like to share a brief overview of one of the most iconic floriculture events in Latin America, and where some of our PanAmerican Seed varieties have taken center stage.

The event is called Feria De Las Flores in Medellín, Colombia. It is also referred to as the Medellín Flower Fair.

What is the Medellín Flower Fair? It is an exposition held annually in August (July 31 through Aug. 9 this year). The Feria de las Flores....

My Experience at Cultivate'26 – As a PanAmerican Seed Intern

Daphne Ball — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0600

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After spending two days helping set up Cultivate’26, it was finally time for the show to begin.

Sunday morning started early – even before the doors opened at....