CAST 2023 PanAmerican Seed Taking on Trends BY HEATHER MACHOVINA New combinations, bright colors and better growth habits were found at many California Spring Trials stops this year. Cut Flowers Continue . . . . . . . . . . . T 14 he cut flowers trend has been ongoing since its first bump during the pandemic. Many breeders are looking at current and new varieties in their lineups to find more options for cut flower growers to add to their production. More traditional varieties are now being promoted as additions to cut flower programs, giving growers multiple sale options with one plant. Specifically breeding for cut flower production, Syngenta Flowers currently has 13 dahlia varieties, two zinnias, an all-season sunflower and 20 just-added pot mums. All of these options were selected for performance, reliability and profitability for growers. Cut flower dahlias are provided as unrooted cuttings and transplanting liners to ensure easier planting and virus-free plants, while still JUNE 2023 GPNMAG.COM Syngenta Flowers AT CAST 2023http://www.GPNMAG.COM