LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE and pleasing tropical appeal to the garden . Solarscape XL Pink Jewel has superior disease resistance , especially to the dreaded impatiens downy mildew . Looks great when massed in beds and borders and since it was trialed in both containers and in-ground , we know it does well in both . Bred by PanAmerican Seed ( http :// www . panamseed . com /).
MARIGOLD SIAM GOLD AAS SEED ANNUAL WINNER National Winner Named for a former country located halfway across the world , Siam Gold has beautiful , mounded foliage that produces globe-like , fully double golden flowers all season long . The large flowers are held on top of sturdy stems and above the foliage for full color visibility , making a striking focal point . Blooms were very tight and held up all summer long . The uniformity of the plant gives a neat , tidy appearance . Siam Gold is excellent for cut flowers , but no staking is needed . Bred by Thai Home Seeds ( http :// www . thaihomeseeds . com /).
PETCHOA , ENVIVA PINK
AAS NON-SEED ORNAMENTAL WINNER National Winner AAS Judges were wowed by the wellcontrolled mounding plant habit of EnViva Pink over the entire season . The bright pink flower with a yellow throat is very eye catching . The flowers have a nice iridescent shimmer that toughed it out even when conditions got tough , like an irrigation system failure . All season long , EnViva stayed in glorious color even during the heat of the summer . Bred by Selecta One North America ( www . selectanorthamerica . com ).
PETUNIA SURESHOT WHITE AAS NON-SEED ORNAMENTAL WINNER Regional Winner : Great Lakes and West / Northwest The versatile SureShot petunias can withstand any bizarre weather conditions . Whether you plant them in garden beds , containers or hanging baskets , these beauties will thrive , come rain or shine , heat or cold . Their vibrant white blooms cover the plants , attracting bees and other pollinators to their lightly fragrant blossoms . SureShots are sure to turn heads with their stunning display of color . Bred by Ball FloraPlant ( www . ballfloraplant . com ).
VERBENA TENUISECTA SWEETHEART KISSES AAS ORNAMENTAL
FROM SEED WINNER National Winner This low-growing wonder , praised by AAS judges for its vibrant red , rose , pink and a hint of white blooms , adds instant charm to any garden . Delicate , airy foliage ( tenuisecta means “ thinly cut ”) forms a soft cushion , setting the stage for an explosion of color that lasts all season long . Sweetheart Kisses thrives in sun-drenched days and dry spells . Plant this versatile plant in the ground , let it grow as a stunning groundcover , or fill your containers with its cheerful blooms . And the best part ? Sweetheart Kisses is a breeze to grow ! Start from seed and in just 55 days , landscape beds will be buzzing with butterflies and bees , all drawn to its irresistible nectar . Bred by Applewood Seed Company ( https :// www . applewoodseed . com ). sportsfieldmanagementonline . com April 2024 | SportsField Management
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