Penn State schedules Flower Trials Field Day

Penn State's Flower Trials Field Day takes place July 23, 2026.

Colorful pots of flowers in outdoor rows at a trial garden
The event features annual and perennial plant selections submitted by 30 companies.
Photo courtesy of Penn State Extension

Penn State is hosting Flower Trials Field Day, coordinated by Penn State Extension, on July 23, 2026 at Penn State’s Southeast Agricultural Research & Extension Center in Manheim, Pennsylvania.

The event will feature annual and perennial plant selections submitted by 30 companies from around the world. The field day takes place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes networking opportunities, educational sessions, multiple guided tours and the chance to earn two Core and two category pesticide credits for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

The registration deadline is 11:45 p.m. July 20. There is a $50 fee for attendees. There are also sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor space available.

For more information and to register for the event, click here