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US: Looking at nine new varieties ahead of 2026

Star® Roses and Plants will present its new 2026 plant varieties at Cultivate '25, July 12-15 in Columbus, Ohio. The nine new varieties are below.

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Bellini® Cherry Lagerstroemia
This Crape Myrtle offers a unique, small shrub form, perfect for tight garden spaces. Super compact and deer resistant with an abundance of beautiful red blooms. A bright addition to any garden.

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Pink Pearl™ Rhaphiolepis
This drought-tolerant shrub produces an abundance of pink blooms that attract pollinators to the garden. Its disease resistance and versatile size make it an excellent choice for use as a hedge.

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Dapper® Blue Buddleia
A rounded, compact habit makes this plant a perfect fit for a variety of uses. Blue flowers are formed in early summer and continue to rebloom into the fall. Spent flowers are hidden by new blooms, reducing the need for deadheading.

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Enchanted Meadow™
Bring a magical, multicolor effect to the garden! Each cuplike bloom is lined with deep pink, opening to reveal a creamy, ice-green interior that intensifies as the bloom ages.

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Martha Stewart™
The Martha Stewart™ rose is finally here! This radiant rose has over 100 petals unfurling in shades of ballet pink and apricot. It is beautifully scented with notes of citrus and honeysuckle. A spectacular addition to any rose collection.

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Parfuma® Sunrise
Hardy to Zone 4, this Hybrid Tea Rose is a stunning addition to gardens everywhere! The large apricot-pink blooms are incredibly fragrant with notes of floral, citrus, and spicy tea. New foliage emerges dark burgundy, adding excellent contrast against the romantic double blooms.

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Purple Aura™
Transform your garden with vibrant color and warm fragrance. This rose produces an abundance of rich magenta blooms with a spicy scent reminiscent of clove and cinnamon.

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Scarlet Drift®
Drift® roses are groundcover roses made easy®. Available in a range of bold colors, these compact roses are perfect for every size space. Scarlet Drift® produces an abundant flush of single, red flowers that starts early and reblooms well, bringing constant color to the garden.

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Sugar Candy Rose™
The bright orange blooms of Sugar Candy Rose™ are larger than a typical miniature rose and cover the plant completely with flowers. This rose will stay under 2-feet tall, making it perfect for a patio container or mixed with other annuals for a cheerful and colorful presentation.

To get an inside look at these new varieties and chat with experts, visit the Star® Roses and Plants booth #3217.

For more information
Star® Roses and Plants
www.starrosesandplants.com

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