Farwest attendees cast their votes for their favorite new plants in the 2026 New Varieties Showcase. Sofia® Cherry Laurel took top honors as People’s Choice Best in Show, with three additional selections earning Awards of Merit.

BEST IN SHOW

AWARDS OF MERIT

A panel of professional judges evaluated the 2026 New Varieties Showcase selections, naming Saturnalia™ American Hybrid Oak Best in Show and recognizing three additional plants with Awards of Merit.

BEST OF SHOW

AWARDS OF MERIT

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Celebrate the most spectacular new varieties hitting garden centers next spring! This popular show feature showcases a wide variety of new plants that are sure to inspire. With easy-to-read Hip Labels tags providing plant and licensed grower information, you will have no problem finding the Farwest exhibitors offering them for sale.