Benary

NEW for 2026
Verbena bonariensis Flair
Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner

RRTG Favorites: The Top Picks of 2026 🌸
The votes are in! Another fantastic season has come to a close at the Raker-Roberta’s Trial Gardens, and we’re excited to share the varieties that caught our visitors’ attention in 2026.

Throughout the summer, guests voted for their favorite performers across the gardens. Now, we’re revealing the Top 5 Visitor Favorites of 2026!

First up is Verbena Bonariensis Flair

This item originates from Benary. Additional photos and data captured for this variety throughout the summer in our trial gardens are available for viewing on our trial gardens website. For the 2027 season, R2 is offering this item in our 160, 285 & 36 strip tray sizes.

The Masterpiece Blue with Eye checks many boxes for garden center shoppers: it's fairly priced, trendy, and looks great on the bench.

For growers like Kalamazoo Flower Group, it's just as easy to love. The Lobelia variety has a lot of vigor and responds well to plant growth regulators.

The real test? The Masterpiece Blue blooms all season long, not just on trial days.

Click link to learn more on the latest edition of The Benary Bench: 👇
https://www.benary.com/news/benary-bench/masterpiece-blue-eye-lobelia-wont-quit

July marked 20 years since Matthias Redlefsen and his wife, Klaudia, took over the Benary business.

In this newsletter, we dig into the company's 180-year history and how Redlefsen keeps it thriving by staying flexible, entrepreneurial, and agile. (His background as a business consultant and succession planner doesn't hurt either.)

🏵️ Get the full story by following the link below.

Prune to Grow: Inside Benary’s Sixth Generation | Benary July marked 20 years since Matthias Redlefsen and his wife, Klaudia, took over the Benary business. In this newsletter, we dig into the company's 180-year history and how Redlefsen keeps it thriving by staying flexible, entrepreneurial, and agile. (His background as a business consultant and success...

R2 is excited to introduce the Pentas StreetArt Series from Benary to our 2027 program. Known for its vibrant color, strong branching, and excellent heat tolerance, the StreetArt series delivers outstanding garden performance and continuous blooms throughout the season.

These four StreetArt colors will be offered in our 285-tray size for the 2027 season.

The Pentas StreetArt series is an excellent choice for landscapes, mixed containers, and pollinator-friendly programs, attracting butterflies and adding long-lasting color to summer plantings. Its uniform habit and reliable performance make it a strong addition for growers and retailers seeking premium summer color options.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth during Cultivate’26! We loved reconnecting with familiar faces, meeting new ones, and sharing what’s ahead at Benary.

From the debut of Begonia Whopper® Espresso to the espresso bar that kept everyone fueled ☕️, it was a fantastic few days. Thanks for making it such a memorable show. Safe travels, and we’ll see you next year!

“Where is everybody?” 🤔

Swipe for the answer. 👉😄

Day 1 of Cultivate’26 was a great one! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to see us today.

If we missed you, we’ll be back tomorrow at Booth #1033. Come say hello and check out our groundbreaking StreetArt™ Pentas and see what’s new from Benary.

Our plants arrive today. Tomorrow, we get to welcome you!

Stop by Booth #1033 to see what’s blooming at Benary. From exciting new introductions to proven performers, we’re looking forward to sharing the latest innovations in seed genetics and connecting with friends from around the world.

We can’t wait to see you at Cultivate!