> OUTSTANDING VARIETIES COMPETITION 2026


A Glimpse of What’s Next


The Outstanding Varieties Competition’s Breeders category showcases varieties that aren’t yet commercially available or have limited availability.


The category gives attendees a preview of future floral trends while providing breeders valuable feedback.


2026 Outstanding Varieties Competition ‘FONDA DARK’ ‘CONTESSA PEARL’


Breeders ‘ELVINA’


Icon Selections Judge Paige Kennicott-Jacques, of Kennicott Kuts, called ‘Elvina’ her favorite chrysanthemum in the competition. “It has great petal formation, a lot of fl owers per stem, and I love the small pop of color,” she said. Alders concurred that the lilac center gave ‘Elvina’ special appeal. “It’s eye catching,” he said. “This would stand out in an arrangement. And its long laterals would make fl orists happy.”


‘ELVINA’


Ribbon 2026


Blue WINNERS


Outstanding Varieties Competition


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