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ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS All-America Selections ( AAS ) is North America ’ s oldest non-profit plant trialing organization . All AAS winners are trialed throughout North America by professional , independent , volunteer judges . www . all-americaselections . org
above the foliage , almost like a tall , tapered candle . Showy plumes of pink flowers keep their color all season long and the judges agree that this is a perfect filler plant to add height and interest to a combination container planting . But it is also useful in mass plantings , borders and general garden use .
excellent cold and heat tolerance , and maintained a tidy , sturdy habit over the three-year trial . The cheery flowers are large and pure white in color , appearing earlier in the season than the comparison varieties . The 5-inch reflexed daisy blooms feature small feathery petals around golden-yellow button centers .
Begonia Viking XL Red on Chocolate A new begonia with large , uniquely colored dark leaves has arrived ! The deep-bronze / brown color remains sharp and intense throughout the season , no matter where they are located ; north , south , east or west . The color tones shine through to give a stunning appearance . Covered with vibrant red flowers , the compact plant retains its shape well and does not become rangy . These extra-large mounded plants are perfect in both landscapes and containers .
Delphinium Dewy Blue AAS Judges in cooler northern climates loved this new compact delphinium that ’ s covered with gorgeous blue flowers . This seed propagated variety has great vigor , excellent germination and is very easy to grow . Dewy ’ s uniformity makes it a great bedding , container and landscape plant .
Zinnia Profusion Red Yellow Bicolor This is a gold-medal winning beautiful new bicolor addition to the popular Profusion series of zinnias . This gorgeous zinnia starts the season with a bold vibrant red center ring surrounded by golden yellow outer petals . As the season progresses , the aging flowers morph into soft , beautiful shades of apricot , salmon , and dusty rose , bringing a plethora of color to the garden , all from one variety .
Celosia Kelos Candela Pink Across the board , AAS judges loved the bright pink blooms that rose
Leucanthemum Sweet Daisy Birdy Sweet Daisy Birdy leucanthemum is a beautiful perennial with robust , long-lasting blooms and carefree longevity in gardens down to Zone 3 . In the AAS Trials , it demonstrated
Marigold Big Duck Gold Big Duck Gold sports very large golden-yellow flowers that continue blooming throughout the season , sportsfieldmanagementonline . com June 2021 | SportsField Management
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