2023 CAST preview: Suntory

Notable new varieties to be introduced at CAST 2023 by Suntory:

Sun Parasol Giant varieties are the true, classic vining mandevilla with large flowers. Giant Peach Sunrise produces gorgeous, multi-tonal blooms that start out dark peach and lighten with age. Throats are golden yellow with a red-orange ring. Perfect for premium trellised containers.

We’re seeing more red in Senetti with breakthrough colors! Red options to date include Ruby Red and White Red Heart (white daisies with red centers). The new Senetti Red Halo has larger red daisy flowers with red centers surrounded by a bright white ring. Excellent for early spring impulse sales.

Suntory’s super strawflower series now has a glorious red, Granvia Crimson Sun. Vigorous plants are twice the size of typical bedding plant bracteantha. Large red blooms open and close with the sun, revealing sunny yellow centers. Suitable for spring, summer and fall programs.

Catharanthus ‘Soiree Flamenco Salsa Red’
A breakthrough color joins the dance in Suntory’s Soiree Flamenco series! These novel vinca flowers have ruffled petals. While the other four colors are shades of pink and salmon, Salsa Red is a deep maroon with a lighter terracotta edge. Perfect for summer programs.

If you love Senetti Magic Salmon, you will really love Lavender Dawn! Plant is more compact and loaded with blooms. The color-changing magic continues with blooms starting out lavender blue with bright centers that expand as flowers age. Think Easter in the North!

Pucker up for a sweet new petunia! Surfinia Patio Party Pink is an upright compact variety with flower power. Bright pink blooms have a star pattern that resembles a kiss! An irresistible addition to your spring assortment.

Granvia White is an essential new color in Suntory’s super strawflower series! Large blooms are a crisp white, revealing golden yellow centers. Vigorous plants fill large containers and make Soiree Kawaii vinca varieties are tiny, but terrific! Cute, mini flowers create mounds of color.

New Soiree Kawaii Paprika is a warm red/orange shade with a white eye, compared to Red Shades, which is cooler with a red eye. Choose from eight colors for outstanding summer performance. 

Suntory’s Surdaisy brachyscomes produce hundreds of tiny daisies that withstand cold, rain and sun. White is improved for growth habit and display of blooms. Three additional colors are Mauve, Pink and Yellow. Enjoy these delights from down under!

Stop location: 3300 Via Real, Carpinteria, California 93013

Dates: Wednesday, March 29 - Sunday, April 2 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.