2023 CAST preview: Nir Nursery

Preview introductions from the international breeder at the 2023 California Spring Trials.

A field of tall plants with pink flowers and green leaves and stems.

Notable new varieties to be introduced at CAST 2023 by Nir Nursery.

The Wax Flower is a totally new and innovative line, and is especially suitable for gardening, patio and big pots/containers. The line allows constant flowering (autumn, winter, spring, summer) of the same plant. Available in pink and purple. Some of the varieties are bush-shaped and others are “Jupiter” shaped. Cannot stand heavy frost.

Rey is a totally new intergeneric hybrid variety. It is a perennial shrub reaching 1-2 meters.
It has a uniquely fuchsia five-petal flower with a crown-like center. The vase life of each flower is up to three months. It flowers from early winter to summer and can tolerate light frost.

  • Stop location: Suncrest Nurseries, 400 Casserly Road, Watsonville, CA 95076
  • Dates: Wednesday, March 29 - Sunday, April 2 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.