110 perennial gardeners and enthusiasts from 16 countries met in Grünberg from 14-16 February for the 17th time this year to exchange experiences and meet colleagues.

29 perennial novelties were entered for the International Hardy Plant-Union (ISU) trial in Angers. 25 could be evaluated, reported Jonas Bengtsson, President of the ISU Trial Commission at the meeting on August 11 in Angers.

The board of the International Perennial Union (ISU) is now younger and more female following the regular re-election. ISU-Chairman Aad Vollebregt from the Netherlands did not stand for re-election after 12 years, as did Beate Zillmer from Germany and Michel Le Damany from France.