The industry continues to churn out new plants like clockwork, often before the nuances of last year’s introductions are completely understood. Even seasoned growers find themselves daunted by the sheer amount of new varieties.
If a dedicated plantsman has trouble staying on top of all the new genetics, it’s understandable that landscapers would be intimidated. A plant neophyte who enters a garden center for the first time is likely to be overwhelmed by the choices.
We might be suffering from new plant fatigue, but consider where the industry might be without Knock Out roses, Endless Summer hydrangeas or the countless other smash hit introductions that pumped a shot of vitality into the market.
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