2022 CAST preview: Benary

Introductions from the international breeder at the 2022 California Spring Trials.

Ptilotus Matilda
Ptilotus Matilda
Photo courtesy of Benary

Notable new varieties to be introduced at CAST 2022 by Benary:

Coreopsis Corleone Cream is versatile addition to the Corleone Series. Its soft buttery yellow flowers look great alone or in mixed combinations. Its compact habit matches the rest of the series and won’t tangle on the bench. Outstanding outdoor performance! Perennial-hardy to Zone 4.

This first-year flowering Echinacea from seed sports large flowers in striking colors. Very early flowering, with a well branching plant habit, PollyNation makes a perfect patio and garden plant! Outstanding heat and drought tolerance for strong mid- to late-season sales.

Pansy Cats is a completely new genetics of this popular series! Available in five vibrant colors, each with a distinctive “Whiskers” pattern, Pansy Cats is up to 10 days earlier than current Cats series and features an improved habit, earliness and branching. Great for fall and early spring sales!

Meet Ptilotus Joey’s beautiful and sassy sister, Ptilotus Matilda. A breeding breakthrough, this unique cut flower will be the center of attention! This sun and heat-loving beauty has a long vase life and is available in ApeX Seed for a high percentage of transplantable plugs. 

  • Stop location: 195 Paulsen Road, Watsonville, CA 95076
  • Dates: March 30 - April 3 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.