2023 CAST preview: Westhoff & PAC-Elsner

Notable new varieties to be introduced at CAST 2023 by Westhoff and PAC-Elsner:

Adding a bit more novelty to the traditional colors of the Calibrachoa Calitastic series, Cappuccino has the same large early flowers and mounding habit as its series companions, but with a warm, rich color that is perfect for any container or in combinations.

The new Hotpot Lobelia series has all of the amazing attributes of the Hot breeding program, but now in a smaller, early flowering form, making it perfect for nearly PGR-free production for small pots. In conjunction with the original Hot series and the recently introduced Hot+ series, Westhoff can offer a lobelia solution for all growers.

Helianthus Sunmazing Yellow is a breakthrough in sunflower breeding. Not only are plants heavily branching, heat and drought tolerant, but they continuously rebloom all summer long. Large plants are ideal for a late spring/early summer patio planter, or even better, planted in the landscape where they are covered in blooms all season long.

PAC-Elsner

A new punch of color from the PAC-Elsner’s geranium program is Pelargonium Aristo Bright Red, an intense new color that is sure to turn heads in the greenhouse and the garden center.

The Pelargonium Darko series from PAC-Elsner is known for its deep, dark green foliage and enhanced heat tolerance. Now comes a big step forward in the most popular color in geraniums: True Red. True Red lives up to its name on compact plants with superior branching, making it perfect for small pots or hanging baskets.

Stop location: 8220 Stockton Road, Somis, California 93066

Dates: Wednesday, March 29 - Sunday, April 2 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.