2026 Theme of the Year
We are pleased to announce that the 2026 CiB theme will be Therapeutic Gardening. More than ever, we recognize the restorative power of green spaces—gardens that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Whether through community gardens, sensory landscapes, or the simple joy of tending plants, therapeutic gardening fosters connection, resilience, and well-being.
As part of this initiative, we are proud to introduce the Always Together Rose, a beautiful new variety that symbolizes community, compassion, and hope. Proceeds from its sale will support both the Never Alone Foundation and the Communities in Bloom Foundation, helping to advance programs that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. With the Always Together Rose, we are planting more than flowers—we are cultivating hope, fostering connection, and nurturing well-being for everyone in our communities.
Growing Together.
Always Together.
Communities Supporting Canadians Living With Cancer.
Roses are like messengers of feelings, expressing what words often can’t.
The new Always Together RoseTM rose has undergone seven years of stability trials and two years of propagation by select Canadian growers. It is part of a national campaign led by CNLA, Communities in Bloom, and the Never Alone Cancer Foundation. Additional support is provided through the CNLA New Plant Development Committee and participating growers across Canada.
Since its introduction in 2015, more than 150,000 Never Alone RoseTM plants have been sold across Canada, raising $210,000 in royalties. These royalties were split between the Never Alone Cancer Foundation and the CNLA Heritage Plant Development Fund, thereby supporting the inspirational cancer support provided by NACF and new ornamental plant breeding investments by CNLA.
With Always Together, royalties collected will also support Communities in Bloom.
•Always Together / Toujours EnsembleTM is a dwarf, highly disease-resistant, grown-in-Canada rose:
• Size: 60–90 cm
• Foliage: New growth slightly reddish, matures to deep green with sharply saw-toothed edges
• Bloom: Continuous and prolific – Emerging from classic red buds, Always Together blooms to display a bright and warm red centre that pushes outward
towards a pleasing red edge.
• Zone: Hardy to Zone 3
• Tips: Full sun, good soil fertility, and drainage
• Ideal for: Patio containers (1- and 2-gallon pots)
The Always Together Roses are available at retailers across Canada.
