CONSUMER TRENDS " Creating a new color for the first time in the history of our PANTONE Color of the Year educational color program reflects the global innovation and transformation taking place. As society continues to recognize color as a critical form of communication, and a way to express and affect ideas and emotions and engage and connect, the complexity of this new red violet infused blue hue highlights the expansive possibilities that lay before us. " Commenting on the color selection, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director at the Pantone Color Institute said, " As we move into a world of unprecedented change, the selection of Very Peri brings a novel perspective and vision of the trusted and beloved blue color family. " Very Peri is a great choice for the garden center world, as the color is well represented by many different varieties. Following are just a few that you may want to consider for your benches in 2022. You can learn more about Very Peri and Pantone at www.pantone.com. Petunia 'Evening Scentsation' American Takii Inc. Delphinium 'Delgenius Glitzy' Pacific Plug & Liner Bacopa 'Scopia Gulliver Blue' Danziger 18 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | THRIVING IN 2022http://www.pantone.com