2017 CULTIVAR TRIALS OF BEDDING PLANTS Department of Plant Sciences North Dakota State University Fargo, ND

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1 2017 CULTIVAR TRIALS OF BEDDING PLANTS Department of Plant Sciences North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Table of Contents Introduction...2 Culture...2 Site Information...2 All-America Selections...3 Evaluations...4 Star Performers...4 Acknowledgements...4 Contact Information...4 Report Table with Cultivar Pictures, Evaluations and Measurements...5 Seed Source List

2 2017 Cultivar Trials of Bedding Plants Barbara A. Laschkewitsch, M.S. Trial Garden Coordinator Introduction The Plant Sciences Department at NDSU conducted performance trials on over 200 annual bedding plants during the 2017 growing season. The bedding plant trials are located in the NDSU Horticulture Demonstration and Research plots on the corner of 18 th Street and 12 th Avenue North in Fargo, ND. The Horticulture Demonstration and Research plots are for education, research and display purposes. The plots consist of the bedding plant trials and many perennial displays including daylilies, irises, perennial ornamental grasses, Perennial Plant Association (PPA) plants of the year, a xeriscape garden and a meadow garden. A shade garden with various annuals and perennials continues to expand in a small poplar/pine grove. The bedding plant trial is an official display garden of All-America Selections. The daylily area is an official display garden of the American Hemerocallis Society and houses almost 2,000 cultivars of daylilies, most of which are considered historic (pre-1980 releases). The beds are open to the public throughout the growing season and guided tours are available upon request. Contact Information is included on page 4. Site Information The Horticulture Demonstration and Research Gardens are located at the corner of 18 th Street and 12 th Avenue North on the west side of the NDSU campus in Fargo. The majority of the annual beds are raised beds with a sandy loam-compost mix of soil. They are in full sun and receive drip irrigation using t-tape. 2 Two shade beds for annuals are in the poplar/pine grove that is also being planted with shade perennials. The wheelchair accessible gardens are in full sun and contain the sandy loam-compost mix. Culture The plants for the bedding plant trials are seeded in the horticulture and forestry greenhouse on the NDSU campus from January through April. When at the proper stage, seedlings are transplanted into cell packs containing a peat-based growing medium and finished in the greenhouses. Six to of each cultivar were planted into the beds May 31- June 2. If the cultivar was a mix or an official entry, were used; all other cultivars were 6. Hand weeding was done on a weekly basis. Razor Pro (glyphosate) 1 was used as a spot treatment on perennial weeds. Miracle-Gro Liquafeed was foliarly applied June 21, July 21 and August 24. Water was applied through drip irrigation (full sun beds) and overhead irrigation (shade beds). A light frost (29 F) was recorded the morning of October 10. Plants were removed from the beds and disposed of starting October Disclaimer-Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by NDSU or the North Dakota Agriculture Experiment Station is implied.

3 Weather Fargo temperatures for June, July and September were slightly warmer than the 30 year average while August was slightly below average. June-August precipitation was below average while September was above average (Table 1). Table and June-September Average Temperature and Precipitation for Fargo, ND. 2 Average Temperature ( F) Precipitation (inches) Avg June July August September Problems Aphids were a problem on the ornamental peppers but no treatment was used. Aster yellows showed up in various genera starting in August while white mold started showing up in the Zinnia late in August. Infected plants were removed and disposed of. Liquid Fence was applied early in the season to discourage jackrabbit browsing. Events The NDSU Yard and Garden Field Day was held July 25 from 4:00-7:00 pm. The event included tours of the gardens (bedding plant trials, perennials, and daylily gardens), as well as raspberry, grape and vegetable research trials. A campus tree walk was also featured. 2 Temperature and precipitation data are from NDAWN and the National Climatic Data Center. 3 All-America Selections The NDSU trial garden is an official display garden of All-America Selections (AAS). AAS was founded in 1932 as a way for home gardeners to learn about new and improved varieties of flowers and vegetables. The red, white and blue AAS logo found on seed packets, in catalogs, and in garden articles usually indicates superior cultivars that have been tested in a variety of locations across the United States and Canada. The following AAS winners from the previous 5 years were grown in 2017: 2013: Canna South Pacific Scarlet Echinacea Cheyenne Spirit Pelargonium (Geranium) Pinto Premium White to Red Zinnia Profusion Double Deep Salmon Zinnia Profusion Double Hot Cherry 2014: Gaura Sparkle White New Guinea Impatiens Florific Sweet Orange Ornamental Pepper NuMex Easter Osteospermum Akila Daisy White Petunia African Sunset Penstemon Arabesque Red 2015: Dianthus Jolt Pink Impatiens hybrid Bounce Pink Flame Impatiens hybrid Sunpatiens Spreading Shell Pink Petunia Tidal Wave Red Velour Petunia Trilogy Red Salvia Summer Jewel White 2016: Ornamental Pepper Black Hawk Pelargonium (Geranium) Brocade Cherry Night Pelargonium (Geranium) Brocade Fire Salvia Summer Jewel Lavender 2017: Celosia Asian Garden Dianthus Supra Pink Pelargonium (Geranium) Calliope Medium Dark Red Petunia Evening Scentsation Penstemon Twizzle Purple Verbena EnduraScape Pink Bicolor Vinca Mega Bloom Orchid Halo Vinca Mega Bloom Pink Halo Zinnia Profusion Red

4 Evaluations Plants were evaluated twice over the growing season for height, spread, vigor, uniformity of size and bloom, and overall appearance. The first evaluation was July 26; the second was September 6 and 7. Plants were measured in inches and rated on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) on bloom, uniformity and vigor. Top performers received all 5 s during either one of the evaluation times. Star performers received all 5 s for both evaluations and are designated on the report table with stars. The report table, found on pages 5-57, is alphabetical by scientific name and also includes the seed or plant source which is listed directly under the scientific name. A more detailed seed/plant source list is on page Star Performers (listed alphabetically by Genus): Alternanthera Purple Prince Amaranthus caudatus-love-lies-bleeding A. caudatus Pony Tails Begonia benariensis Whopper Experimental B. benariensis Whopper Rose Bronze Leaf Improved Berlandiera lyrata-chocolate Flower Brassica oleracea Glamour Red Celosia argentea Ruby Parfait Celosia plumosa Arrabona Red Cleome Queen Mix Cuphea Sriracha Rose Eragrostis Wind Dancer Euphorbia Glamour Euphorbia Glitz Gaura Sparkle White Lobularia Royal Carpet Monarda Bergamo Pennisetum glaucum Copper Prince Pennisetum villosum-feathertop Petunia Blueberry Lime Jam Mix Petunia Horizon Yellow Petunia Opera Supreme Pink Morn Petunia Shock Wave Coral Crush 4 Petunia Tickled Pink Petunia Tidal Wave Red Velour Salvia farinacea Fairy Queen Tagetes (Marigold) Moonsong Deep Orange Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena) V. peruviana Endurascape Pink Bicolor Zinnia elegans Queen Lime with Blush Z. elegans Queen Red Lime Z. scabiosa Zinderella Peach Acknowledgements Many thanks go to supporters of the 2017 gardens: All-America Selections; Ball Seed Company; and PanAmerican Seed. We are grateful for the support of these companies and hope results from our efforts are beneficial in their research for new and improved cultivars. I d also like to extend a special thank you to the Master Gardener volunteers who provided almost 150 hours of service from May through October. From spring clean-up to planting the trial gardens to summer maintenance and fall clean-up, their help is greatly appreciated. Contact Information For more information about the bedding plant trials or the Horticulture Demonstration and Research Gardens at North Dakota State University, please contact: Barb Laschkewitsch Department of Plant Sciences NDSU Dept PO Box 6050 Fargo, ND Phone: barbara.laschkewitsc@ndsu.edu Or visit the garden web site at:

5 5 plants " 2-6" " 4-12" Not much vigor this year; has done Not very vigorous. better in past years " 13-30" " 15-20" Very good bloom right now but some size differences. Agastache cana 'Bolero' Ageratum houstonianum 'Tall Blue Planet' seed source: Johnny's Selected Seed Alternanthera brasiliana 'Purple Prince' seed source: PanAmerican Seed Bloom is great but differences in spread of the plants " 14-16" " 12-15" NA 5 5 NA 5 5 Good plant uniformity and nice burgundy color. Amaranthus caudatus- Love-Lies-Bleeding to 42" to 36" to 48" to 42" 5 Can't tell 5 5 Can't tell 5 Great bloom and vigor; plants are so big it's hard to judge uniformity. Still looking good. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 5

6 Amaranthus caudatus 'Dreadlocks' to 42" to 36" to 60" to 42" Can't tell 5 Great bloom and vigor; hard to tell if Good vigor; just starting to bloom. plants are uniform due to size. Amaranthus caudatus 'Pony Tails' seed source: Thompson and Morgan to 42" to 36" to 36" to 36" 5 Can't tell 5 5 Can't tell 5 Striking! Nice but large. Amaranthus cruentus 'Red Spike' seed source: Johnny's Selected Seeds " 28-30" to 42" to 30" 5 Can't tell 5 5 Can't tell 4 Large with deep burgundy foliage color. Nice but too large for the space I gave it. Amaranthus tricolor 'Molten Fire' " 19-20" " 18-20" NA 5 5 NA 3 4 This is being crowded by Amaranthus Showy and nice! 'Red Spike'. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 6

7 Amaranthus tricolor 'Perfecta' " to 24" " 18-25" NA 4 5 NA 3 3 One of the plants is much smaller and slightly different than the others. 2 of have died. Angelonia angustifolia 'Serena Mix' 10 plants " 8-14" " 20-22" Just starting to look good. Angelonia angustifolia 'Serenita Pink' 2014 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 9-12" " 16-18" Just starting to look good. Antirrhinum majus (Snapdragon) 'Black Prince' 5 plants " 9-12" " 14-17" One more plant died; others have good One of died; others doing well. vigor but past peak bloom. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 7

8 Antirrhinum majus (Snapdragon) 'Floral Showers Mix' " 8-10" " 9-13" Needs some deadheading; vigor is good. Past peak bloom. Antirrhinum majus (Snapdragon) 'Oriental Lanterns' " 11-13" " 15-18" Nice plants but past peak bloom and needs deadheading. Antirrhinum majus (Snapdragon) 'Plumblossom Hybrid' 4 plants " 13-15" " 17-20" plants died; the 4 remaining have good vigor and bloom. Antirrhinum majus (Snapdragon) 'Topper Mix' One more plant died; a little past peak bloom and not uniform in height. 9 plants " 11-15" " 13-19" Nice color mix but needs some deadheading; vigor is good. Past peak bloom; differences in sizes. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 8

9 Antirrhinum majus (Snapdragon) 'Tutti Frutti' 4 plants " 13-15" " 15-18" Nice plants but past peak bloom and Was blooming better 2 weeks ago. needs deadheading. Antirrhinum majus (Snapdragon) 'Twinny Mix' " 6-10" " 8-13" Best bloom right now but some size Not uniform in size but nice bloom. differences. Asclepias curassavica 'Red Butterfly' 2 plants " 11-12" " 26-27" Just starting to bloom. Only 2 plants but they look good. Begonia benariensis 'BIG Red with Green Leaf' " 7-9" " 10-13" These aren't much more vigorous than Plants are small but nice. earlier but bloom is alright. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 9

10 Begonia benariensis 'Whopper ' Experimental seed source: Ball " 9-10" " 15-17" Still one of the nicest begonias in the One of the nicer begonias right now. trials. Begonia benariensis 'Whopper Red Bronze Leaf Improved' seed source: Ball " 9-10" " 13-14" One of the nicer begonias in the trials. Nice plants. Begonia benariensis 'Whopper Rose Bronze Leaf Improved' seed source: Ball " 9-11" " 15-17" Another nice begonia. Begonia benariensis 'Whopper Rose Green Leaf Improved' seed source: Ball " 7-9" " 10-12" Bloom is good but plants aren't as vigorous as others. Nice but not as vigorous or floriferous as other begonias. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 10

11 Begonia boliviensis 'San Francisco' 5 plants " 8-10" " 14-18" Good size uniformity. Some variation in spread. Begonia boliviensis 'Santa Cruz Sunset' " 8-10" " 14-18" A bit more vigorous than Begonia 'San Francisco' " 7-9" " 8-13" Nice bloom but not as full as some other begonias. Begonia x hybrida 'Megawatt Pink Bronze Leaf' seed source: PanAmerican Seed Begonia x hybrida 'Megawatt Red Bronze Leaf' seed source: PanAmerican Seed Still more vigorous than Begonia 'San Francisco'. This is the least vigorous of the 'Megawatt ' begonias " 7-9" " 13-15" Nice bloom, vigor and uniformity. Slight decline in bloom from earlier. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 11

12 Begonia x hybrida 'Megawatt Rose Bronze Leaf' seed source: PanAmerican Seed " 7-9" " 11-14" Nice bloom but not quite as vigorous as some other begonias. Nice but some begonias are doing better. Begonia semperflorens-cultorum 'Pizzazz Hybrid Mix' " 6-9" " 7-11" Small plants with good bloom but some differences in size. Berlandiera lyrata - Chocolate Flower Really good bloom but still some differences in size " 14-16" " 29-31" Nice; flowers bloom in the morning and give off a chocolate fragrance. Very nice with good bloom and vigor. Brassica oleracea 'Glamour Red' 2011 All-America Selections Cool Season Bedding Plant Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 18-20" " 19-20" NA 5 5 NA 5 5 Doing well; nice plants. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 12

13 Canna x generalis 'Cannova Bronze Orange' seed source: Ball " 19-20" " 30-32" Good vigor but not blooming uniformly. Canna x generalis 'Cannova Mango' seed source: Ball " 18-22" " 36-40" Good vigor but just just starting to bloom. Canna x generalis 'Cannova Orange Shades' seed source: Ball " 18-22" " 28-30" Not uniform in bloom; some plants just starting to bloom. Canna x generalis 'Cannova Red Shades' seed source: Ball " 18-24" " 30-32" Not uniform in bloom; some plants just starting and others not blooming. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 13

14 Canna x generalis 'Cannova Rose' seed source: Ball " 18-22" " 32-36" Just starting to bloom. Canna x generalis 'Cannova Yellow' seed source: Ball " 18-22" " 34-36" Just starting to bloom. Canna x generalis 'South Pacific Scarlet' 2013 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 19-22" " 30-32" Some plants starting to bloom and others not blooming, yet. Capsicum annuum (Ornamental Pepper) 'Black Hawk' 2016 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 12-18" " 17-22" Aphids on these. Aphids gone; very nice! NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 14

15 Capsicum annuum (Pepper) 'Candy Cane Red' seed source: PanAmerican Seed " 11-16" " 11-13" Bloom Uniformity Vigor Fruit Uniformity Vigor Aphids on these. Lots of tasty, sweet peppers. Capsicum annuum (Ornamental Pepper) 'Midnight Fire' " 6-12" " 10-15" Not as uniform in size and pepper Aphids; not uniform in size. production as others. Capsicum annuum (Ornamental Pepper) 'NuMex Easter' " 8-13" " 8-12" Really good pepper production but some Aphids on these; some size differences. size differences " 7-12" " 12-20" Nice bloom but there are some size differences. seed source: PanAmerican Seed 2014 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections Catharanthus roseus (Vinca) 'Arizona Mix' Very good bloom but still some differences in spread. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 15

16 Catharanthus roseus (Vinca) 'Mega Bloom Orchid Halo' 2017 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 9-14" " 18-20" Huge blooms! Some differences in spread. Catharanthus roseus (Vinca) 'Mega Bloom Pink Halo' 2017 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 8-14" " 18-20" Huge blooms but some differences in spread. Catharanthus roseus (Vinca) 'Titan Really Red' seed source: PanAmerican Seed 5 plants " 7-11" " 14-17" Some differences in size and bloom. Celosia argentea 'Asian Garden' 2017 All-America Selections Flower from Seed Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 22-30" " 22-24" Bloom is really good but one plant is much larger than all the others. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 16

17 Celosia argentea cristata 'Chief Mix' seed source: Johnny's Selected Seeds 11 plants " 10-15" " 11-23" Interesting. Not uniform in size. Celosia argentea plumosa 'Dragon's Breath' " 7-15" " 12-20" NB Some size differences; not much bloom No bloom and some size differences. but red foliage is attractive. Celosia argentea spicata 'Ruby Parfait' seed source: Johnny's Selected Seeds 5 plants " 22-24" " 25-27" Still looks really great! " 10-14" " 7-12" Small plants with big blooms; nice burgundy foliage. Celosia cristata 'Dracula' Blooms bigger than earlier but plants still about the same size. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 17

18 Celosia cristata 'Red Velvet Cake' " 12-14" " 11-20" Interesting. Big flower heads but not uniform in size. Celosia plumosa 'Arrabona Red' " 12-14" " 14-16" This celosia looks good every year. Celosia plumosa 'China Town' " 10-15" " 16-22" Bright red color; some differences in Some differences in size. size. Celosia plumosa 'First Flame Red' seed source: PanAmerican Seed " 8-16" " 15-18" Bloom is nice but there are some size differences. Nicest of the 'First Flame ' celosia. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 18

19 " 10-15" " 11-15" Good vigor but old blooms have a dirty Nice bloom but some differences in size. appearance to them " 11-14" " 13-18" Old blooms look dirty and there are Good uniformity and nice bloom. some size differences " 11-15" " 11-18" Good bloom but some differences in size. Celosia plumosa 'First Flame Scarlet' seed source: PanAmerican Seed Celosia plumosa 'First Flame Yellow' seed source: PanAmerican Seed Celosia plumosa 'Fresh Look Gold' Cleome hassleriana 'Queen Mix' Really nice bloom but not uniform in spread. 2 plants " 29-30" " 33-36" Nice vigor and bloom. Still looking great! NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 19

20 " 8-14" " 18-22" Just starting to bloom nicely; some differences in spread. Coreopsis grandiflora 'SunKiss' seed source: PanAmerican Seed Cosmos bipinnatus 'Xanthos' Great bloom; some differences in size of the plants " 19-21" " 20-26" Some differences in size and bloom. Good vigor but not uniform in bloom. Cuphea llava 'Sriracha Rose' " 15" " 21-23" Still doing really well. Delosperma floribunda 'Stardust' seed source: Thompson and Morgan " 12-15" " 18-20" Not uniform in bloom; not as vigorous as in the past. Not much bloom; plants are dying. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 20

21 Dianthus barbatus interspecific 'Jolt Pink' 2015 All-America Selections Bedding Plant Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 9-13" " 8-12" Bloom still good but some differences in Great bloom! height and needs some deadheading. Dianthus barbatus interspecific 'Jolt Pink Magic' seed source: PanAmerican Seed " 10-13" " 9-14" Bloom good but some size differences and needs some deadheading. Dianthus barbatus interspecific 'Rockin' Red' seed source: PanAmerican Seed " 10-13" " 12-15" Decline in bloom and needs deadheading. Dianthus interspecific 'Supra Pink' 2017 All-America Selections Flowers from Seed Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 9-12" " 9-12" Great bloom! Past peak bloom. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 21

22 Diascia barberae 'Diamonte Lavender Pink' 10 plants " 6-13" " 10-20" Bloom is good but there are differences in the plant sizes. Dichondra repens 'Emerald Falls' " 6-10" " 12-20" NA 4 3 NA 4 3 Not much vigor and some differences in spread of the plants. plant source: NDSU Horticulture and Forestry Club Echinacea purpurea 'Cheyenne Spirit' 2013 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 4-17" " 9-19" Just starting to bloom and there are size differences between the plants. Not uniform in size or bloom. Eragrostis curvula 'Wind Dancer' seed source: Ball Bloom is really nice right now but there are still some size differences. Still not too vigorous and not uniform in spread " 38" " 36-40" Very nice with good bloom, vigor and Looks good. uniformity. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 22

23 Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter' seed source: Johnny's Selected Seeds " 12-16" " 15-18" Really great bloom but not uniform in Not uniform in size or bloom. height. Eryngium planum 'White Glitter' seed source: Johnny's Selected Seeds 4 plants " 11-16" " 12-16" Smaller but more uniform in size than 'Blue Glitter'; just starting to bloom. Great bloom but some size differences. Euphorbia graminea 'Glamour' seed source: PanAmerican Seed 3 plants " 10-12" " 20-22" Still doing well with good bloom, vigor and uniformity. Euphorbia graminea 'Glitz' plant source: NDSU Horticulture and Forestry Club 5 plants " 9-11" " 15-17" Very nice; a bit more vigorous than 'Glamour'. Still looks great! NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 23

24 Eustoma grandiflora 'Roseanne Black Pearl' " 6-8" " 8-12" Plants aren't blooming uniformly. Full of buds but not many open flowers. Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Apricot' 2011 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 12-16" " 15-21" Just starting to bloom; some height differences. Nice bloom but some size differences. Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mesa Red' seed source: PanAmerican Seed " 11-14" " 17-20" Just starting to bloom. Great bloom but some size differences. Gaura lindheimeri 'Sparkle White' 2014 All-America Selections Bedding Plant Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 28-30" " 32-36" Great bloom and vigor. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 24

25 Gladiolus 'Butterfly Mix' Corm source: Burpee 15 plants " 6-8" " 8-10" NB Buds are just starting to open up. At the end of bloom; need deadheading. Gomphrena haageana 'Strawberry Fields' " 15-20" " 20-22" Looks good. Good vigor with lots of flowers. Helichrysum bracteatum 'Tall Mixed Colors' " 12-20" " 18-24" Good vigor but not uniform in size or bloom. Good bloom but not uniform in size. 3 plants " 12-13" " 15" Two of the three really nice; one is just starting to bloom. Heliotrope arborescens 'Mini Marine' Some height difference but bloom really nice. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 25

26 Impatiens hawkeri 'Florific Sweet Orange' 2014 All-America Selections Bedding Plant Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 3-4" " 4-6" Still not very vigorous and not much Small; not much vigor or bloom. bloom. Impatiens hybrida 'Bounce Pink Flame' 2015 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner plant source: All-America Selections " 5-6" " 6-9" Small; not much vigor. Still not much vigor or many blooms. Impatiens x hybrida hort 'SunPatiens Spreading Shell Pink' " 6-7" " 7-10" Small but a bit more vigorous than other impatiens All-America Selections Flower Award Winner plant source: All-America Selections Ipomoea purpurea 'Candy Pink' Not much vigor or bloom; similar to other impatiens. 3 plants Vining 2-3' Vining to 6' Can't tell 5 Good vigor but few blooms. Very vigorous but few blooms. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 26

27 Ipomoea purpurea 'Carnevale di Venezia' Vining 4-5' Vining to 6' 2 Can't tell 5 3 Can't tell 5 Very vigorous but few blooms. Very vigorous. Ipomoea purpurea 'Star of Yelta' 5 plants Vining 4-5' Vining 5-6' 2 Can't tell 5 3 Can't tell 5 Very vigorous but few blooms. Very vigorous. Ipomoea quamoclit -Cypress Vine Mix 3 plants Vining 6-8" Vining to 3' NB 3 2 NB 3 3 Not much vigor and no blooms. Still no bloom; very slow to establish. Ipomoea tricolor 'Heavenly Blue' Vining 4-5' Vining to 5' NB Can't tell 5 NB Can't tell 5 Very vigorous but still don't see any Very vigorous but no blooms. blooms. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 27

28 Lablab purpureus -Hyacinth Bean 3 plants Spreading to 36" Spreading to 60" NB Can't tell 5 NB Can't tell 5 Very vigorous, as usual, but not blooming, yet. Very vigorous but still not blooming. Lavandula angustifolia -English Lavender 4 plants " 6-8" " 11-13" NB A few buds but no bloom, yet. Not uniform in height or bloom. Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Blue' 4 plants " 4-5" " 9-10" NB Most uniform lavender in size and Nice little plants but not blooming, yet. bloom time. Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' 5 plants " 6-8" " 11-15" NB Good vigor but not as uniform in size or Nice little plants but no bloom, yet. bloom as 'Hidcote Blue'. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 28

29 Limonium sinuatum 'Mixed Bold Colors' " 10-21" " 18-24" Good bloom but looks like Aster Not uniform in size or bloom. Yellows is affecting some plants. Lobelia erinus 'Crystal Palace' seed source: Ferry Morrse " 9-11" " 8-13" These look great right now; bright spots of blue. Not as vigorous or floriferous as earlier. Lobelia erinus 'Lilac Palace' seed source: Ball 3 plants " 4-6" " 5-9" Bloom is alright but plants aren't very Really good bloom but plants are small. vigorous. Lobelia erinus 'Regatta White' plant source: Horticulture and Forestry Club 8 plants " 3-5" " 2-8" Not doing well; hasn t grown much Small plants but lots of blooms. since the first evaluation in July. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 29

30 Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Deep Rose' " 2-5" " 3-8" Not much vigor; not uniform in height. Not much vigor; not uniform in height. Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum) 'Easter Bonnet Deep Pink' " 6-16" " 10-19" Great bloom but some big differences in spread of the plants. Great bloom but 2 plants died. Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum) 'Royal Carpet' " 18-22" " 22-24" Lots of bloom and vigor. Very nice! Melampodium paludosum 'Melanie' 1 plant " 10" " 20" 5 NA 5 5 NA 5 Nice plant. Still looks good. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 30

31 Mirabilis jalapa (Four O'Clock) 'High Tea Mix' 2 plants " 22-24" " 36-45" Only 2 plants but not blooming uniformly. Good vigor but differences in size. Mirabilis jalapa (Four O'Clock) 'Kaleidoscope' " 21-27" " 34-36" Some size differences. Monarda 'Bergamo' " 14-15" " 16-18" Nicotiana x sanderae 'Heaven Scent' 5 plants " 6-13" " 13-17" Good bloom but still some size Good bloom; one small plant. differences. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 31

32 Osteospermum ecklonis 'Akila Daisy White' 2014 All-America Selections Bedding Plant Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 13-15" " 13-20" Good vigor but some differences in bloom. Decline in bloom and some are dying. Pelargonium x hortorum (Geranium) 'Brocade Cherry Night' 2016 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner plant source: All-America Selections " 9-11" " 13-16" Good vigor; not as floriferous as some Small plants. other geraniums. Pelargonium x hortorum (Geranium) 'Brocade Fire' 2016 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner plant source: All-America Selections " 13-16" " 20-25" Nice plants; some difference in size. One of the nicest groups of geraniums. Pelargonium x hortorum (Geranium) 'Maverick Mix' 10 plants " 9-15" " 18-21" Need some deadheading and some Looks good. bloom differences; vigor and size are NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 32

33 Pelargonium x hortorum (Geranium) 'Nano Deep Rose' " 8-10" " 10-14" Nice bloom on small plants. Nice bloom on small plants. Pelargonium x hortorum (Geranium) 'Nano Pink' " 8-10" " 8-11" Not as vigorous as some other Nice bloom on small plants. geraniums. Pelargonium x hortorum (Geranium) 'Nano Salmon' " 7-9" " 9-11" These are a bit less vigorous than other 'Nano' geraniums. A bit more vigorous than earlier. Pelargonium x hortorum (Geranium) 'Nano Scarlet' " 8-10" " 10-14" Nice bloom on small plants. Looks good. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 33

34 Pelargonium x hortorum (Geranium) 'Nano White' " 7-9" " 7-11" Not as vigorous or floriferous as the Nice bloom on small plants. other 'Nano' geraniums. Pelargonium x hortorum (Geranium-Zonal) 'Pinto Premium White to Rose' 2013 All-America Selections Bedding Plant Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections Top performer! " 11-14" " 14-18" Nice plants. Nicest geranium here right now. Pelargonium x interspecific (Geranium) 'Calliope Medium Dark Red' 2017 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner plant source: All-America Selections " 11-13" " 16-20" There are some differences in size and Nice deep red color. bloom. Pennisetum glaucum 'Copper Prince' seed source: PanAmerican Seed Top performer! Top performer! " 22-30" " 25-30" Nice accent plant. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 34

35 Pennisetum villosum -Feathertop seed source: Johnny's Selected Seeds Top performer! Top performer! " 36-40" " 33-36" 40-42" Vigorous and showy. Penstemon barbatus 'Twizzle' " 14-16" " 15-20" Decline in bloom and some differences Nice plants; some differences in bloom. in sizes. Penstemon barbatus 'Twizzle Purple' 2017 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 9-14" " 15-17" Just starting to bloom; some differences in bloom and size. Decline in bloom from earlier. Penstemon hartwegii 'Arabesque Red' 2014 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 20-22" " 22-24" Good vigor but needs some Nice with good bloom and vigor. deadheading. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 35

36 Pentas lanceolata 'Graffiti Mix' " 4-8" " 8-15" Just starting to bloom; some size differences. Nice plants. Pentas lanceolata 'New Look Mix' 11 plants " 3-6" " 6-11" Not much vigor; just starting to bloom. Not uniform in bloom or vigor. Petunia x hybrida 'Aladdin Nautical Mix' (Grandiflora) Top performer! " 19-23" " 20-22" Nice mix of colors; good vigor and Still looks good but some decline in bloom. vigor. Petunia x hybrida 'Blueberry Lime Jam Mix' Top performer! Top performer! " 28-30" " 28-30" Still looks good. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 36

37 Petunia x hybrida 'Celebrity Mix' (Floribunda) 10 plants " 10-30" " 18-20" Great bloom but some differences in spread. Looks good. Petunia x hybrida 'Dolcissima Flambe' (Multiflora) Top performer! " 23-26" " 32-36" Not as nice as earlier. Petunia x hybrida 'Dolcissima Fragolino' (Multiflora) Top performer! " 24-26" " 28-36" Bloom is still nice but differences in size. Petunia x hybrida 'Double Cascade Burgundy' (Grandiflora) " 10-15" " 22-24" Nice but not as vigorous as 'Double Cascade Orchid Mist'. Looks good. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 37

38 Petunia x hybrida 'Double Cascade Orchid Mist' (Grandiflora) " 19-22" " 28-30" Nice but not as floriferous as some other petunias. Petunia x hybrida 'Easy Wave Plum Pudding Mix' (Spreading) Bloom is nice but getting a little leggy in the middle. Top performer! " 30-32" " 15-20" Can't tell 4 Looks good. Being overrun by petunia 'Tickled Pink'. Petunia x hybrida 'Evening Scentsation' 2017 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections Top performer! " 18-22" " 18-20" Good vigor but slight decline in bloom Great bloom and very uniform in size. from earlier. Petunia x hybrida 'Horizon Yellow' (Multiflora) Top performer! Top performer! " 30-32" " 36-40" NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 38

39 Petunia x hybrida 'Magic Carpet Mix' (Spreading) " 13-30" " 18-30" Nice bloom but some differences in spread. Petunia x hybrida 'Opera Supreme Pink Morn' (Spreading) Bloom is nice but there are some size differences. Top performer! Top performer! " 33-36" " 36-40" Petunia x hybrida 'Opera Supreme Raspberry Ice' (Spreading) Top performer! " 22-28" " 36-40" Great bloom but some differences in spread. Petunia x hybrida 'Radiance Salmon Morn' (Spreading) " 19-27" " 30-36" Great bloom but some differences in spread. Bloom ok but plants are showing signs of disease. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 39

40 Petunia x hybrida 'Shock Wave Coconut' (Spreading) 2 plants Top performer! " 20-22" " 28-30" Some difference in bloom. Petunia x hybrida 'Shock Wave Coral Crush' (Spreading) Top performer! Top performer! " 15-18" " 30-32" Bright color! Petunia x hybrida 'Shock Wave Deep Purple' (Spreading) Top performer! " 15-20" " 32-36" Great bloom but some differences in spread. Petunia x hybrida 'Shock Wave Denim Shades' (Spreading) " 8-15" " 22-24" Great bloom but not uniform in spread. Slight decline in bloom from earlier. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 40

41 Petunia x hybrida 'Shock Wave Pink Shades' (Spreading) " 8-15" " 12-23" Nice bloom but some size differences. Some differences in size and bloom time. Petunia x hybrida 'Shock Wave Red' (Spreading) " 6-10" " 8-18" The least vigorous 'Shock Wave ' Not much vigor; some size differences. petunia. 5 plants " 6-17" " 15-23" Good bloom but some differences in size. Petunia x hybrida 'Shock Wave Rose' (Spreading) Petunia x hybrida 'Shock Wave Yellow' (Spreading) seed source: PanAmerican Seed Great bloom but some differences in sizes " 8-17" " 15-18" Good bloom but some size differences. Looks good. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 41

42 Petunia x hybrida 'Tickled Pink' (Spreading/Climbing) 3 plants Top performer! Top performer! " 40-42" " 36-40" Very vigorous and floriferous. Petunia x hybrida 'Tidal Wave Red Velour' (Hedgiflora) 2015 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections Top performer! Top performer! " 33-36" " 36-40" Petunia x hybrida 'Ultra Crimson Star' (Grandiflora) Top performer! " 14-16" " 28-30" Starting to get leggy. Phlox 'Popstars Crimson Eye Hybrid' " 3-7" " 4-10" Plants are small but bloom is good. Plants still small; not uniform in size. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 42

43 Plectranthus scutellarioides (Coleus) 'Chocolate Covered Cherry' 4 plants " 2-3" " 3-4" NA 3 2 NA 3 2 Poor, no vigor. Poor; no vigor. Plectranthus scutellarioides (Coleus) 'Pineapple Surprise' 5 plants " 4-5" " 7-8" NA 3 2 NA 3 2 Poor, no vigor. Poor; no vigor " 6-15" " 23-25" Just starting to bloom; not uniform in bloom or size. Rudbeckia hirta 'Chim Chiminee Mix' seed source: Johnny's Selected Seeds Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' Great bloom but some height differences " 8-17" " 13-21" Nice bloom but plants are small and not uniform in size. Nice bloom but not uniform in size. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 43

44 Rudbeckia hirta 'Tiger Eye Hybrid' 3 plants " 5-12" " 11-16" Good bloom; one small plant. Good bloom; some size differences. Salpiglossis sinuata 'Royale Yellow' 5 plants " 9-11" " 8-10" NB 3 2 Not very vigorous. Not much vigor and no blooms. Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Lavender' 2016 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 24-26" " 27-30" Looks good! Good vigor but needs deadheading. Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Pink' 2012 All-America Selections Bedding Plant Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 24-25" " 27-30" Needs deadheading. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 44

45 Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel White' 2015 All-America Selections Bedding Plant Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 19-20" " 28-32" Decline in bloom and vigor from July; Looks good! looks like a fungal disease is present. Salvia farinacea 'Fairy Queen' " 13-15" " 20-21" Very nice with great bloom and good vigor. Salvia farinacea 'Victoria' " 14-20" " 24-30" Vigorous but differences in spread. Nice bloom but not uniform in spread. Salvia splendens 'Flare' " 7-11" " 16-18" Bloom nice but differences in size. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 45

46 Salvia splendens 'Lighthouse Purple' 4 plants " 8-17" " 16-20" Not uniform in size or bloom. Great bloom but one short plant. Salvia verticillata 'Purple Fairy Tale' " 15-18" " 20-24" Bees are all over this. Past peak bloom and needs deadheading. Senecio cineraria (Dusty Miller) 'Silver Lace' 10 plants " 6-7" " 10-17" NA 4 4 NA 4 4 Small plants. Nice show of silver. Stipa tenuissima plant source: Horticulture and Forestry Club " 12-13" " 14-16" NA 4 5 NA 5 5 Looks good. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 46

47 Tagetes erecta (African Marigold) 'French Vanilla' " 15-18" " 28-30" Nice but some differences in bloom between the plants. Tagetes erecta (African Marigold) 'Key Lime' 2 plants " 20-22" " 20-22" Only 2 plants; one is blooming better than the other. Nice bloom. Tagetes erecta (African Marigold) 'Lofty Lady' Not as vigorous or floriferous as some other marigolds " 30-32" " 34-36" Very uniform in size but just starting to bloom. Tagetes erecta (African Marigold) 'Moonsong Deep Orange' 2010 All-America Selections Flower Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 15-16" " 15-17" One of the few marigolds not showing Very nice plants with great bloom. any Aster Yellows. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 47

48 Tagetes erecta (African Marigold) 'Moonstruck Yellow' " 14-16" " 18-20" Needs some deadheading. Tagetes erecta (African Marigold) 'Snowball Hybrid' " 16-18" " 18-20" Bloom not as nice as earlier. Tagetes erecta (African Marigold) 'Sunset Giants' " 24-30" " 30-36" Good vigor; some differences in size and bloom. Some Aster Yellows showing up. Tagetes patula (French Marigold) 'Bonanza Bolero' seed source: PanAmerican seed " 6-10" " 9-13" Good vigor but some differences in size and bloom. Six plants have been pulled because of Aster Yellows. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 48

49 Tagetes patula (French Marigold) 'Bonanza Orange' seed source: PanAmerican seed " 11-15" " 14-19" Great bloom but looks like some Aster Yellows is showing up. Tagetes patula (French Marigold) 'Bonanza Yellow' " 6-13" " 10-19" Bloom is nice but there are some differences in size. seed source: PanAmerican seed Tagetes patula (French Marigold) 'Fireball' Aster Yellows is present and some plants have been removed " 9-11" " 14-16" Very uniform in size and nice bloom. Good vigor; some differences in bloom. Tagetes patula (French Marigold) 'Mowgli Bicolor' " 9-11" " 14-17" Covered in blooms but some size differences. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 49

50 Tagetes patula (French Marigold) 'Mowgli Orange' " 10-11" " 15-19" Great bloom but it looks like Aster Yellows is present. Tagetes patula (French Marigold) 'Queen Sophia' " 11-17" " 14-23" Some differences in size and bloom. Bloom nice but a few smaller plants. Tagetes patula (French Marigold) 'Strawberry Blonde' " 8-10" " 8-12" Not quite as vigorous as other French marigolds. Tagetes patula (French Marigold) 'Tiger Eyes' Flower color is unique; some differences in spread " 13-20" " 18-20" Good vigor but not uniform in size. Nice bloom and uniformity. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 50

51 Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) 'Magic Single' seed source: Johnny's Selected Seeds " 19-20" " 17-20" Better bloom and vigor earlier in the Nice show of white! season. Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) 'Magic Yellow' seed source: Johnny's Selected Seeds " 19-20" " 20-23" Good vigor but slightly less bloom than 'Magic Single'. Better bloom and vigor earlier. Thunbergia alata 'Blushing Susie' Vining 3-4' Vining to 5' 5 Can't tell 5 4 Can't tell 5 Very vigorous but bloom not as good as earlier. Tithonia rotundifolia 'Sundance' 2 plants " 29-30" " 36-42" Big plants; looks like some fungal Good vigor but not much bloom, yet. problem on the leaves. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 51

52 " 5-15" " 24-36" Can't tell 5 Good vigor but Nasturtium 'Phoenix' is Not uniform in size or bloom. crowding this one " 28-30" " 3-4' 4 Can't tell 5 4 Can't tell 5 Great vigor; blooms are hiding in foliage. Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium) 'Red Troika' Tropaeolum minus (Nasturtium) 'Phoenix' Venidium fastuosum 'Jaffe Ice' seed source: Thompson and Morgan 3 plants " 25-30" " 30-32" Looks like a fungal disease is getting Some differences in bloom and spread. these. Verbena bonariensis -Tall Verbena Very vigorous; crowding out Nasturtium 'Red Troika' " 34-36" " to 36" Full of butterflies! NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 52

53 Verbena x hybrida 'Tuscany Orchid Frost' " 8-11" " 15-17" Not uniform in size or bloom. Verbena peruviana 'Endurascape Pink Bicolor' 2017 All-America Selections Bedding Plant Award Winner plant source: All-America Selections " 20-24" " 20-24" Nice plants. Nice carpet of color. Viola wittrockiana 'Cool Wave Mixed Hybrids' 9 plants " 6-8" " 6-9" Small and not much bloom but uniform in size. Still not doing that well. Zinnia elegans 'Envy' " 19-23" " 30-32" Not uniform in height. Plant stems are splitting. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 53

54 Zinnia elegans 'Oklahoma Mix' " 12-27" " 34-36" Nice but not uniform in size. Zinnia elegans 'Queen Lime with Blush' seed source: Johnny's Selected Seeds " 19-20" " 26-30" Interesting color. Zinnia elegans 'Queen Red Lime' " 19-20" " 25-30" Interesting color. Zinnia elegans 'Tequila Lime' 3 plants " 15-22" " 25-28" Some size differences. Nice bloom but some size differences. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 54

55 Zinnia hybrida 'Profusion Double Deep Salmon' 2013 All-America Selections Bedding Plant Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 12-17" " 22-24" Nice bloom but some White Mold Some height and bloom differences showing up. Zinnia hybrida 'Profusion Double Hot Cherry' 2013 All-America Selections Bedding Plant Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 3-16" " 21-24" One small plant but the others are nice. White Mold is present. Zinnia hybrida 'Profusion Red' 2017 All-America Selections Bedding Plant Award Winner seed source: All-America Selections " 14-23" " 21-24" One small plant but the others are nice. Nice and no White Mold showing. Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Double Brilliant Mix' seed source: PanAmerican Seed " 11-16" " 18-20" Nice bloom but some size differences Some size differences. and White Mold on some plants. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 55

56 Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Double Cherry Improved' seed source: PanAmerican Seed " 14-17" " 18-20" Good bloom but White Mold showing up. Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Double Raspberry Ripple' seed source: PanAmerican Seed " 14-19" " 22-24" Some size differences. Nice and no White Mold showing. Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Double Salmon Rose' seed source: PanAmerican Seed " 13-15" " 17-20" Some differences in bloom. White Mold is present. Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara XL Fire Improved' seed source: PanAmerican Seed " 18-20" " 24-27" White Mold is present. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 56

57 Zinnia peruviana 'Andes Jewel' " 13-18" " 16-20" Nice bloom; some stems falling over. Bloom good but some size differences. Zinnia scabiosa 'Zinderella Lilac' " 13-22" " 24-27" Some size differences. Nice bloom but not uniform in height. Zinnia scabiosa 'Zinderella Peach' " 15-17" " 24-27" Still looks good. Zinnia tenuifolia 'Red Spider' " 13-20" " 16-20" Most plants nice but one looks like it Nice bloom but some stems falling over. might have White Mold. NDSU Department of Plant Sciences Bloom, uniformity and vigor are on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); NA-not applicable; NB-no bloom. 57