March 09, 2009

3 flowers garner 2010 AAS honors

All-America Selections announced 3 award winning flowers for 2010.

Gaillardia_Mesa Yellow2 ‘Mesa Yellow’ gaillardia, a F1 hybrid bred by PanAmerican Seed, has a branching mounding habit reaching 18-20 inches tall. This 1st year flowering perennial is drought-tolerant and produces 3-inch bright yellow flowers. It is hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 5.

Snapdragon_Twinny Peach ‘Twinny Peach’ snapdragon is an AAS bedding plant award winner bred by Hem Genetics. This dwarf plant reaches 12-14 inches tall and spreads 7-8 inches. The butterfly form flowers come in a blend of pastel colors including peach, yellow and light orange.

Zinnia_Zahara Starlight Rose_RS ‘Zahara Starlight Rose’ zinnia, bred by PanAmerican Seed, produces 2-inch rose and white bicolor flowers. Plants are resistant to leaf spot and mildew. They reach 12-14 inches tall and tolerate hot and dry or wet summer growing conditions. Seed will be available for all 3 from seed suppliers after May 1, 2009.

-- Dave

Mar 9, 2009 9:09:53 AM | News, Plants

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