Cultivate’26 showcased the latest and greatest in horticulture, and two standout plants rose to the top with garden center retailers: Prunus Sofia and Carex Lunar Falls, both earning prestigious Retailers’ Choice Awards recognition.

The Retailers’ Choice Awards™ at Cultivate’26 recognize the best new products selected by garden center retailers for their stores and customers in the coming season. The awards selection process is organized and led by The Garden Center Group, bringing together experienced retail professionals to identify plants and products with exceptional market potential.

Prunus Sofia® impressed retailers with its outstanding ornamental qualities and strong consumer appeal, making it a versatile addition to landscapes and garden center offerings.

Carex Lunar Falls® captured attention with its unique habit, texture, and garden performance, offering retailers a fresh and distinctive option for customers seeking innovative plant selections.

Winning a Retailers’ Choice Award signals that these plants have earned the confidence of the very people who understand what sells at retail, making them excellent choices for growers and garden centers looking ahead to future demand.

Whether you're a grower finalizing production schedules or a garden center buyer building next season's assortment, now is the time to consider adding Prunus Sofia® and Carex Lunar Falls® to your plans. Early planning and sourcing can help ensure availability of these award-winning introductions as consumer interest grows following their Cultivate’26 recognition.

Want the full details on these award-winning plants and the complete list of Retailers’ Choice Award winners?

Read the official press release to learn more about the selections, why retailers chose them, and what makes these introductions stand out in the marketplace.

Don't miss the opportunity to put these Retailers’ Choice Award winners into your production plan or source them for your retail garden center today.