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Gardeners love new varieties. They add excitement to your garden while “growing” your gardening experience. It’s fun to have something new.

Look for these new flowers and vegetables online at e-commerce seed sales websites, in mail order seed catalogs, as seed packets in retail stores, or as bedding plants at garden centers.

These varieties are first sorted by flowers and vegetables, and then listed alphabetically by class. The name in parenthesis is the NGB member company that submitted that variety. An “R” is a retail company that sells directly to home gardeners. A “W” company does not sell direct to the public, but their varieties are available at retail companies.

For NGB member company information, click here for link to Member Directory.





 Agastache 'Sunset Hyssop'
Agastache rupestris

In full sun, bright orange/lavender flower spikes 6-8 inches tall explode with color next to fine airy leaves. Pleasantly scented plants 24-36 inches tall attract butterflies and bees. Perennial zones 4b-10.

Distribution Type: Retail

Company: Botanical Interests, Inc.

Alyssum F1 'Wonderland™ Mulberry Mix'
Lobularia maritima

Half-inch florets are a striking blend of lavender, soft rose, and white, interspersed with deepest of purple shades. Cold tolerant full- to part-sun annual possesses a tidy compact habit 4 to 6 inches tall.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Bodger Seeds, Ltd.




Amaranthus 'Dreadlocks'
Amaranthus caudatus

Fun, eye-catching 2-to 3-foot long inflorescences have the appearance of oversized deep maroon dreadlocks. Plants 4-feet tall are fabulous in the back of a sunny border. Sure-fire conversation starter.

Distribution Type: Retail

Company: Park Seed Company




Astilbe 'Astary™ Mix'
Astilbe arendsii

World's first annualized astilbe series. Naturally compact upright plant of 10 to 12 inches for a shady container or garden. Mix includes beautiful 4-inch pink, rose, and white flowers. Perennial USDA zones 4-8.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Benary




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Basil 'Pepper'
Ocimum selloi

Handsome, peppery-tasting basil with small, lavender blossoms, leathery dark-green leaves, and the distinct aroma of green pepper. In sun, this excellent heirloom is 3 feet tall, spreading 1- to 2-feet.

Distribution Type: Retail

Company: Underwood Gardens, Ltd.





Basil 'Queen of Sheba'
Ocimum basilicum

Highly decorative, long-blooming basil for full-sun summer landscapes and containers. The 16-to 18- inch tall annual offers deep lavender 3- to 4-inch inflorescence. Mild flavor makes it a versatile culinary option.

Distribution Type: Retail

Company: Park Seed Company




Begonia F1 'Go Go™ Light Yellow'
Begonia tuberosa

Extra large flowers give a winning performance in partially sunny borders, beds, and containers. Dark green foliage accents the large 3-inch light yellow blooms accented with rose. Upright annual 14 to 16 inches tall.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Goldsmith Seeds






Begonia F1 'Nonstop® Mocca Mix'
Begonia tuberhybrida

Boasting rich chocolate colored foliage and 4-inch fully double flowers, this mix of vibrant contrasting oranges, scarlet, white and yellow adds a dazzling display to shady containers. Upright annual 12 inches tall.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Benary






Celosia 'Fresh Look Gold'
Celosia plumosa

Bright golden plumed 4- to 4.5-inch flower spikes adorn heat tolerant and carefree 12-inch tall plants that look as fresh in September as they did when planted in the spring. Beautiful sun loving annual. Older plumes will not turn brown.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Benary






Dianthus F1 'Elation™ Crimson'
Dianthus interspecific

'Elation' provides better branching for more continuous flower power in the garden. Plant in spring or fall for extended color in your sunny garden. Cold and frost tolerant annual 6 to 8 inches tall with 1.5-inch flowers. 8 colors and a mix.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: S&G Flowers





Dianthus F1 'Noverna® Clown'
Dianthus barbatus

Clusters of fragrant half-inch flowers open white then change to pink, purple, or salmon creating a unique color pattern on each flower umbrel. Sun loving heat and frost tolerant annual 14 to 18 inches tall.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Kieft Seeds Holland





Echinacea 'Prairie Splendor™'
Echinacea purpurea

A full, branched plant with stems 6-12 inches shorter than other varieties so it stands up better in the garden. A multitude of deep rose 2- to 3-inch flowers on plants 18-22 inches tall. Sunny perennial zones 3-9.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: S&G Flowers







Geranium F1 'Infiniti Scarlet'
Pelargonium x hortorum

Exceptionally early flowering with large 5-inch blooms and excellent garden performance. Flowering in as little as 85 days from sowing. This heat, wind, and rain tolerant sun loving annual is nearly 12 inches tall.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Floranova Ltd.





Geranium F1 'Maverick™ Scarlet Eye'
Pelargonium x hortorum

A robust heat-loving geranium! Gorgeous, red with white extra large, 5-inch flower heads. Deep green foliaged plants 14 to 16 inches tall. Eye-catching sunny annual for container or mass planting.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Goldsmith Seeds






Geranium 'Nano Mix'
Pelargonium x hortorum

A natural dwarf 6-inch tall geranium that remains compact all season long. Brilliant mixed pink 2- to 3-inch flower heads and attractive dark leaves. Full-sun annual perfect for containers and baskets.

Distribution Type: Retail

Company: Park Seed Company

Impatiens F1 'Divine Pink'
Impatiens hawkerii

Seed-grown New Guinea features bigger flower size, and an excellent range of ten colors. Lots of flowers all season on plants 10 to 14 inches tall. "Divine" annual for part-sun container, basket, or garden.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Ball Seed





Impatiens F1 'Envoy™ Cherry'
Impatiens wallerana

Excellent for large patio pots where its extra vigor and large 1.25- to 2-inch flowers are best suited. Also great for the landscape where they effortlessly yield swaths of color. Part-sun annual 18-25 inches.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Bodger Seeds, Ltd.






Impatiens F1 'Xtreme™ Utopia Mixture'
Impatiens wallerana

A gorgeous designer mix of lavender, rose, salmon, and violet! Large 1.5-inch flowers cover the plant all season. Great for part-sun to shady beds or containers. Compact annual 8-10 inches tall.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Goldsmith Seeds





Isolepis 'Live Wire'
Isolepis cernua

Unique grasslike plant is ideal for mixed containers or use as an indoor gift plant. Short, 6- to 8-inch billowing mound of soft green leaves is accented by flower spikes that look like "fiber optic" strands. Annual.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: PanAmerican Seed Co.






Ornamental Pepper F1 'Garda Hocus Pocus'
Capsicum annuum

Thick 1- to 1.5-inch long conical-shaped white fruits age to deep orange providing spectacular garden performance. Dark green foliaged mounding plants reach 15-20 inches tall in full sun.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Kieft Seeds Holland






Pansy F1 'Nature Plum Purple'
Viola x wittrockiana

Vibrant 1.5-inch flowers cover plants providing a mass of color to create a landscaper's dream. Heat hardy and cold tolerant annual 6-8 inches tall for full- to part-sun gardens, containers, and mass plantings.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: American Takii, Inc.






Pentas F1 'Graffiti® Red Lace'
Pentas lanceolata

Unbeatable heat tolerance and vibrant, bountiful color. This heat and sun loving annual produces large 3- to 4-inch clusters of star shaped flowers in bright scarlet color. Early flowering plants are 12-15 inches tall.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Benary






Petunia F1 'Avalanche™ Beachcomber Mix'
Petunia x hybrida

A pleasing blend of lavender, rose and salmon with touches of white. An excellent choice for sunny pots or landscape, with large 3-inch blooms on plants 8-12 inches tall, spreading 16-24 inches.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Bodger Seeds, Ltd.






Petunia F1 'Easy Wave® Beachcomber Mix'
Petunia x hybrida

Takes you straight to the beach with a showy combination of blue, shell pink and coral reef. Spreading 2.5- to 3-feet, this 6- to 12-inch tall annual fills a sunny garden with 2.5- to 3-inch blooms.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: PanAmerican Seed Co.

Petunia F1 'Opera Supreme Pink Morn'
Petunia x hybrida

Unique iridescent pink bloom shading to a creamy white in the center with a yellow throat. Continuously flowering, vigorous, trailing annual spreads 4 feet, is 4-6 inches tall, with large 2.5- to 3-inch blooms. Full sun.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: American Takii, Inc.

Petunia F1 'Plush™ Deep Pink'
Petunia pendula

Supplies more continuous flowering from spring, through summer, and into early fall in sunny pots or garden. Plants 8-12 inches tall form spreading mounds 2-3 feet wide, filling your garden space with 2-inch blooms. Annual.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: S&G Flowers

Rehmannia 'Chinese Foxglove'
Rehmannia angulata Rufus

2-3 foot tall plants have scalloped leaves and graceful upright flower stems of nodding, deep rose-colored 2-to 3-inch bell-like blossoms. Very long lasting and prolific bloomer in a sunny sheltered garden. Perennial zones 6-7.

Distribution Type: Retail

Company: Renee's Garden






Rudbeckia 'Prairie Glow'
Rudbeckia triloba

Lovely garnet many-branched stems hold upright clouds of 2- to 2.5-inch ray flowers in hues of gold and burgundy. Strongly upright, it grows to 5 feet tall with a spread of 3 feet in full sun. Perennial zones 4-7.

Distribution Type: Retail

Company: Select Seeds





Salvia 'Mojave'
Salvia splendens

Compact and early to flower. Outstanding garden performance. Outperforms existing heat tolerant varieties for the most vivid red color display possible. Full-sun annual 9-10 inches tall has 5- to 6-inch vivid red blooms.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Floranova Ltd.






Salvia 'Red Hot Sally II'
Salvia splendens

"Extreme makeover" for Red Hot Sally's 25th Anniversary! Boasts a darker red flower color and beautiful contrasting dark green foliage. Stands out all season. Stunning heat tolerant full-sun annual 10 to 12 inches tall.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Ball Seed






Stocks 'Sugar & Spice Formula Mix'
Matthiola incana

Sweetly fragrant double flowers on short, well-branching plants 12 to 16 inches tall. Part sun location and cool growing conditions are preferred. Available in violet, rose, yellow, pink, white or mix. Annual.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Kieft Seeds Holland

Company: PanAmerican Seed Co.





Zinnia F1 'Zesty Pink'
Zinnia angustifolia

Big, fully double flowers in bold colors are a standout on plants that fill out a bed fast and provide better show in the landscape. Full-sun annual offered in 6 beautiful colors. Heat tolerant plants 18 to 24 inches tall.

Distribution Type: Wholesale

Company: Ball Seed