Recent Flowers & Vegetables - Marion County
New Varieties for 2008
FLOWERS
Begonia 'Betulia® Red' - Begonia elatior
Begonia F1 'Nonstop® Mocca Pink Shades' - Begonia x tuberhybrida
Bracteantha 'Mohave™ Autumn Bronze' - Bracteantha bracteata
Calibrachoa 'MiniFamous™ Double Blue' - Calibrachoa cultivars
Carex 'Hedgehog Grass' - Carex juncus sp
Carnation 'Sunflor® Bianca' - Dianthus sp
Celosia 'Spiky Purple' - Celosia spicata
Centratherum 'Button Beauty' - Centratherum intermedium
Coleus 'Chocolate Mint' - Solenostemon scutellarioides
Delphinium F1 'Centurion Lavender' - Delphinium x cultorum
Dianthus F1 'Supra™ Red' - Dianthus interspecific
Digitalis 'Candy Mountain' - Digitalis purpurea
Flower Kale F1 'Pink Kamome' - Brassica oleracea
Geranium 'Sunrise™ Strawberry Blush' - Pelargonium x hortorum
Gerbera F1 'Crush Mix' - Gerbera jamesonii
Hibiscus 'Garden Leader Gro Big Red' - Hibiscus acetosella
Impatiens F1 'Envoy Cherry Star' - Impatiens wallerana
Impatiens F1 'Jambalaya™ Formula Mix' - Impatiens wallerana
Lavender 'French Perfume' - Lavandula angustafolia
Maze 'Garden Leader Rainbow' - Zea mays
Monarda 'Bergamo' - Monarda hybrida
Muhlenbergia 'Garden Leader Muhly Blue' - Muhlenbergia lindheimeri
Osteospermum F1 'Asti™ White' - Osteospermum ecklonis
Pansy F1 'Cello™ Antique Shades' - Viola x wittrockiana
Pansy F1 'Designer Collection™ Midnight Sun' - Viola x wittrockiana
Pansy F1 'Matrix® Morpheus' - Viola x wittrockiana
Pentas F1 'Northern Lights Lavender' - Pentas lanceolata
Pentas F1 'Starla™ Pink' - Pentas lanceolata
Petunia F1 'Limbo™ Rose Veined' - Petunia x hybrida
Petunia F1 'Opera Supreme Lilac Ice' - Petunia x hybrida
Petunia F1 'Shock Wave™ Purple' - Petunia x hybrida
Rose 'Angel Wings' - Rosa chinensis
Rudbeckia F1 'Tiger Eye Gold' - Rudbeckia hirta
Russian Sage 'Taiga' - Perovskia atriplicifolia
Salvia 'Cathedral™ Sky Blue' - Salvia farinacea
Salvia 'Fairy Queen' - Salvia farinacea
Salvia 'Mojave' - Salvia splendens
Snapdragon 'Florini® Amalia Bright Red' - Antirrhinum sp
Verbena F1 'Tuscany™ Pink Picotee' - Verbena hybrida
Vinca F1 'Cobra Peppermint' - Catharanthus roseus
Vinca F1 'Cora™ Deep Lavender' - Catharanthus roseus
Vinca F1 'Titan™ Pure White' - Catharanthus roseus
Viola F1 'Gem Sapphire' - Viola x hybrida
Viola F1 'Rocky™ Violet Blue' - Viola cornuta
Viola F1 'Skippy XL Plum-Gold' - Viola cornuta
Zinnia F1 'Distance Mix' - Zinnia elegans
Zinnia 'Solcito' - Zinnia maritime
VEGETABLES
Bean 'Nash™' - Phaseolus vulgaris
Bean 'Tanya' - Phaseolus vulgaris
Beet 'Touchstone Gold®' - Beta vulgaris
Brocolli F1 'Blue Wind' - Brassica oleracea
Corn 'Strawberry Popcorn' - Zea mays
Cucumber 'Green Fingers' - Cucumis sativus
Eggplant F1 'Hansel' - Solanum melongena
Onion 'Red Marble' - Allium cepa
Pak Choi F1 'Bonsai®' - Brassica rapa var.chinensis
Pea 'Snow Sweet' - Pisum sativum
Pepper F1 'Big Bomb' - Capsicum annuum
Pepper F1 'Chenzo' - Capsicum frutescens
Pepper F1 'Cheyenne' - Capsicum frutescens
Pepper F1 'Flavorburst' - Capsicum annuum
Pumpkin 'Jarrahdale' - Cucurbita maxima
Pumpkin F1 'Rockafellow' - Cucurbita maxima
Pumpkin 'Wyatt's Wonder' - Cucurbita maxima
Squash, Summer F1 'Moonbeam' - Cucurbita pepo
Squash, Summer F1 'Portofino' - Cucurbita pepo
Squash, Summer F1 'Creole' (SSX6550) - Cucurbita pepo
Squash, Winter F1 'Blue Magic' - Cucurbita maxima
Squash, Winter F1 'Orange Magic' - Cucurbita maxima
Tomato F1 'Country Taste' - Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Tomato F1 'Royesta' - Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Tomato F1 'Solid Gold®' - Lycopersicon lycopersicum
New Varieties For 2007
FLOWERS
Agastache 'Sunset Hyssop' - Agastache rupestris
Alyssum F1 'Wonderland™ Mulberry Mix' - Lobularia maritima
Amaranthus 'Dreadlocks' - Amaranthus caudatus
Astilbe 'Astary™ Mix' - Astilbe arendsii
Basil 'Pepper' - Ocimum selloi
Basil 'Queen of Sheba' - Ocimum basilicum
Begonia F1 'Go Go™ Light Yellow' - Begonia tuberosa
Begonia F1 'Nonstop® Mocca Mix' - Begonia tuberhybrida
Celosia 'Fresh Look Gold' - Celosia plumosa
Dianthus F1 'Elation™ Crimson' - Dianthus interspecific
Dianthus F1 'Noverna® Clown' - Dianthus barbatus
Echinacea 'Prairie Splendor'™ - Echinacea purpurea
Geranium F1 'Infiniti Scarlet' - Pelargonium x hortorum
Geranium F1 'Maverick™ Scarlet Eye' - Pelargonium x hortorum
Geranium 'Nano Mix' - Pelargonium x hortorum
Impatiens F1 'Divine Pink' - Impatiens hawkerii
Impatiens F1 'Envoy™ Cherry' - Impatiens wallerana
Impatiens F1 'Xtreme™ Utopia Mixture' - Impatiens wallerana
Isolepis 'Live Wire' - Isolepis cernua
Ornamental Pepper F1 'Garda Hocus Pocus' - Capsicum annuum
Pansy F1 'Nature Plum Purple' - Viola x wittrockiana
Pentas F1 'Graffiti® Red Lace' - Pentas lanceolata
Petunia F1 'Avalanche™ Beachcomber Mix' - Petunia x hybrida
Petunia F1 'Easy Wave® Beachcomber Mix' - Petunia x hybrida
Petunia F1 'Opera Supreme Pink Morn' Petunia x hybrida
Petunia F1 'Plush™ Deep Pink' - Petunia pendula
Rehmannia 'Chinese Foxglove' - Rehmannia angulata Rufus
Rudbeckia 'Prairie Glow' - Rudbeckia triloba
Salvia 'Mojave' - Salvia splendens
Salvia 'Red Hot Sally II' - Salvia splendens
Stocks 'Sugar & Spice Formula Mix' - atthiola incana
Sunflower 'Junior' - Helianthus annuus
Sunflower 'Sunny Smile' - Helianthus annuus
Sweet Pea 'Moroccan Spice' - Lathyrus odoratus
Vinca F1 'Cobra Mix' - Catharanthus roseus
Vinca 'Pacifica Burgundy Halo' - Catharanthus roseus
Zinnia F1 'Zesty Pink' - Zinnia angustifolia
VEGETABLES
Carrot F1 'Ya Ya' - Daucus carota
Cauliflower F1 'Veronica' - Brassica oleracea Romanesco
Chinese Cabbage F1 'Tenderheart' - Brassica rapa spp. Chinensis
Eggplant 'Sweet African Orange' - Solanum aethiopicum
Eggplant F1 'Twinkle' - Solanum melongena
Eggplant F1 'White Star' - Solanum melongena var. esculentum
Lettuce 'Garden Babies' - Lactuca sativa
Lettuce 'Lolita' - Lactuca sativa
Lettuce 'Teide' - Lactuca sativa
Pea, Snap 'Sweet Ann'® - Pisum sativum
Pepper F1 'Holy Mole' - Capsicum annuum
Pepper F1 'Whitney' - Capsicum annuum
Pumpkin F1 'Hooligan' - Cucurbita pepo
Pumpkin F1 'Little Guy'™ - Cucurbita pepo
Swiss Chard F1 'Discovery'™ - Beta vulgaris
Tomato F1 'Champion II' - Solanum lycopersicum
Tomato F1 'Golden Rave' - Solanum lycopersicum
Tomato F1 'Indy' - Solanum lycopersicum
Tomato F1 'Jelly Bean Red and Yellow' - Solanum lycopersicum
Tomato F1 'Margherita' - Solanum lycopersicum
Tomato F1 'Sweet Hearts'™ - Solanum lycopersicum
Watermelon 'Katanya' - Citrullus lanatus
Watermelon F1 'Yellow Buttercup'™ - Citrullus lanatus
New Varieties For 2006
Gardeners love new varieties. They add excitement to your garden while "growing" your gardening experience. It's fun to have something new.
Look for the following new flowers and vegetables online at e-commerce seed sales websites, in mail order seed catalogs, as seed packets in retail stores, or as bedding plants at garden centers.
The varieties are first sorted by flowers and vegetables, and then listed alphabetically by class. The company submitting each variety is provided. If the company distribution type is Wholesale, that company does not sell directly to the home gardeners but their variety will be available at retail companies.
VEGETABLES
Beet F1 'Merlin'™ (Beta vulgaris). Early maturing, extremely uniform round shaped beet noted for exceptional flavor due to its high sugar content (14-15 percent). This hybrid is drought and Downy Mildew tolerant. Harvest 55 days from sowing. Distribution Type: Wholesale. Company: Alf Christianson Seed Co.
Bok Choy F1 'Baby Bok Choy' (Brassica rapa, Chinensis Group). Vigorous, fast growing gourmet treat matures when only 6 inches tall. Early, slow bolting and space saving. Entire plant is edible with delicate cabbage-like flavor. Calcium, fiber, and vitamins A&C. Harvest in 45 days. Distribution Type: Retail. Company: Lake Valley Seed Co. Inc.
Carrot F1 'Purple Haze' (Daucus carota). Unique carrot with purple skin, orange inside. Serve raw as a novelty for kids and gourmet meals. The sweet 10- to 12-inch carrots lose their purple color when cooked. High in vitamins and antioxidants. Harvest in 70 days. AAS Winner. Distribution Type: Wholesale. Company: Bejo Seeds.
Carrot F1 'Rainbow' (Daucus carota). A beautiful mix of orange, yellow, light orange and occasional white roots. Carrots range from 8-10 inches in length. Excellent tasting, nutritious, and exciting addition to salads or cooked dishes. Harvest in 67 days. Distribution Type: Retail. Company: Johnny's Selected Seeds.
Cauliflower F1 'Cheddar' (Brassica oleracea). Just might cause a stir at your dinner table. It is orange - and holds its color when cooked! The beautiful color is caused by high levels of beta-carotene. Uniform heads are smooth, domed, and solid. Harvest 68 days from transplant. Distribution Type: Wholesale. Company: Seminis.
Chinese Mustard (Gai-Choi) (Brassica rapa, Chinensis Group). Mustard flavored leafy green vegetable. The entire quick-growing 12-inch plant is used, raw or cooked. Add to soups and stir-fries. Peel, boil, slice, and serve with soy sauce and sesame oil. Matures in 57 days. Distribution Type: Retail. Company: Lake Valley Seed Co. Inc.
Cilantro 'Delfino' (Coriandrum sativum). Improved aromatic edible herb with fine fernlike 20-inch foliage that looks great in mixed containers as well as in the vegetable garden. Easy to grow. Leaves can be harvested in 4-5 weeks. The seed is the spice coriander. AAS Winner. Distribution Type: Wholesale. Company: Bejo Seeds.
Corn, Sweet F1 'Honey Treat' (Zea mays). A mid-early TripleSweet® sweet corn. Tolerant to Northern corn leaf blight. Harvest 8-inch deliciously sweet yellow kerneled, 14-18 row count, high quality ears just 76 days from sowing. Distribution Type: Wholesale. Company: Syngenta Seeds, Inc . - Rogers brand.
Corn, Sweet F1 'Passion' (Zea mays). Sugar content, enhanced flavor, and shelf life will make it a new staple for discriminating gardeners. Big, heavy, 8.5-inch ears with 18-20 row counts, small, sweet, succulent yellow kernels, and excellent flavor. Matures in 81 days. Distribution Type: Wholesale. Company: Seminis.
Melon F1 'Summer Dream' (Cucumis melo). Sweetly tempting Japanese type that brings astronomical market prices. Aromatic juicy salmon orange flesh has a luscious sweet flavor. Harvest round, 5-inch, 2.5-pound pale gray melons in 85 days. Distribution Type: Retail. Company: Nichols Garden Nursery.
Okra F1 'Little Lucy' (Abelmoschus esculentus). First truly dwarf red okra. Grows 2-feet tall and brings a tropical look to planters or gardens. Red veined plants are covered with 3-inch yellow blooms and 4-inch burgundy pods. Harvest in 55 days. Distribution Type: Retail. Company: Nichols Garden Nursery.
Pak Choi F1 'Toy Choy' (Brassica chinensis). A miniature 5-inch Pak Choi with white petioles and dark green leaves. Perfect for home gardeners and specialty growers. Well suited for summer months. Early 30- to 35-day harvest from sowing. Distribution Type: Wholesale. Company: Alf Christianson Seed Co.
Pea, Snow 'Atitlan' (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon). Open pollinated snow pea. An upright 30-inch plant provides ability to grow on the ground or staked on a short trellis. Harvest dark green 3-inch pods with many double pod sets in 70 days. Distribution Type: Wholesale. Company: Syngenta Seeds, Inc. - Rogers brand.
Pea 'Premium' (Pisum sativum). The 2.5- to 3-inch pods hold an average 7-8 very sweet, medium sized peas. 30-inch vines may be grown with or without support. Excellent tasting peas can be harvested very early, only 51 days. Distribution Type: Retail. Company: Johnny's Selected Seeds.
Pepper 'Balloon' (Capsicum annuum). Uniquely shaped 2-inch fruits look like bells with wings. The flesh is flavorful crunchy and sweet, belying the hot placenta and seeds. Plants succeed well in containers. Harvest gratifying yields in 83 days. Distribution Type: Retail. Company: Underwood Gardens.
Pepper F1 'Cabernet' (Capsicum annuum). A true Lamuyo type - green to red elongated bell pepper. Very sweet fruits measure 7.5 x 5.5 inches. Excellent yield. This great garden addition is TMV (tobamovirus) resistant. Harvest in 75-80 days. Distribution Type: Wholesale. Company: Seeds by Design.
Pepper F1 'Carmen' (Capsicum annuum). A beautiful, improved Italian-type horn-shaped pepper. It is unusually sweet when ripe red - raw or cooked. At 28 inches tall it is perfect for a patio container. Harvest just 75 days from transplant. AAS Winner. Distribution Type: Retail. Company: Johnny's Selected Seeds.
Pepper F1 'Mariachi' (Capsicum annuum), Vigorous, attractive 18-24 inch plants fill with flowers and fruit continuously. The large 4x2-inch cone-shaped mildly "hot" peppers are delicious when pale yellow, orange, or bright red. Harvest 66 days from transplant. AAS Winner. Distribution Type: Wholesale. Company: Seminis.
Pepper 'New Suave-mild' (Capsicum chinensis), Habaneros' complex flavor without their incendiary heat. Orange and red chiles have a delicious tropical fruitiness with a hint of citrus. Robust plants reliably produce heavy crops. Harvest in 100 days. Distribution Type: Retail. Company: Renee's Garden.
Pepper 'Pimiento Padron' (Capsicum annuum). The famed sweet chile of Spain, harvest in 65 days, when peppers are 2 inches long and green. Sauté in olive oil, drain, salt and eat whole. About one in 20 peppers will be spicy hot adding to barbeque fun. Distribution Type: Retail. Company: Nichols Garden Nursery.
Pepper F1 'Sweet Spot X3R' (Capsicum annuum). Delivers more - disease resistance, fruit, substance, and sweet flavor. Light greenish-yellow banana peppers mature to bright red in about 70-72 days. Fruit are 8 x 2 inches wide tapering to a point. Non-pungent and sweet, cooked or raw. Distribution Type: Wholesale. Company: Seminis.
Radish 'Watermelon Mantang Hong' (Raphanus sativus). Large 3.5-inch diameter round sweet heirloom radish from China. Red inside, white outside! Slice, and sprinkle with black sesame seeds for stylish gourmet presentation - like a tiny watermelon. Harvest in 50-60 days. Distribution Type: Retail. Company: Botanical Interests, Inc.
Spinach F1 'SPD415'™ (Spinacea oleracea). New semi-savoy spinach features White Rust resistance plus Downy Mildew resistance race 1-7, a moderate growth rate, and erect 3- to 4-inch dark green leaves. Well suited for dense plantings perfect for baby leaf spinach. Harvest in 21-30 days. Distribution Type: Wholesale. Company: Alf Christianson Seed Co.
Tomato F1 'Boy oh Boy' (Lycopersicon esculentum). This is a huge, reddish-pink flattened beefsteak tomato, with fruit weighing almost one pound. Vigorous indeterminate plant habit requires staking. Excellent taste. 108 days to maturity. Distribution Type: Wholesale. Company: Seeds by Design.
Watermelon F1 'Tri-X Sunrise' (Citrullus lanatus). Round to oval seedless 16- to 20- pound watermelon. Good flavored, firm, bright red flesh. Rind is light green with narrow, dark green stripes. Requires a watermelon pollinator. Harvest in 85 days. Distribution Type: Wholesale. Company: Syngenta Seeds, Inc. - Rogers brand.
Information Source: National Garden Bureau
New Varieties For 2005
Gardeners are looking for new plants every year. Here are new flowers and vegetables that will be featured in 2005 mail order seed catalogs, seed packets or as bedding plants at garden centers. The varieties are listed alphabetically by class, with the seed source listed in parentheses after the description. The designation "R" means a retail seed company from which gardeners may purchase seed directly by mail order or also in stores that carry the variety in seed packets. A "W" designation indicates a wholesale seed company which does not sell directly to home gardeners, but these varieties should be available in catalogs or as bedding plants at garden centers next spring. Information on seed companies may be found on the website of the National Garden Bureau (click on Membership Directory).
FLOWERS
Begonia F1 'Braveheart'™ Rose Bicolor' *Begonia hybrida It's "Color that conquers!" This new begonia saturates the garden with beautiful rose and white blooms in sun or shade. Fills containers and beds quickly, sets flowers early and keeps flowering all summer long. (S&G Flowers) W
Begonia F1 'Nonstop® Deep Red' * Begonia tuberhybrida The Nonstop™ series goes one color better with the addition of 'Nonstop Deep Red.' It has large 4-inch fully double, deep red flowers on 8- to 10-inch dark green foliage. Ideal for baskets, pots, and garden. (Benary) W
Begonia F1 'Sun Devil Deep Rose' * Begonia hybrida New green-leaf series boasting incredible landscape performance. Impressive in containers and baskets. Big, bushy plants. Blooms all summer long! Excellent heat tolerance. Available in 5 colors. (Henry F. Michell Co.) W
Calendula 'Radio' * Calendula officinalis Reintroduced heirloom calendula (circa 1930) with quilled petals of pure shining orange. The 2-foot tall upright plant is an ideal annual for sun to part-sun gardens and containers or for use as a cut flower. (Select Seeds) R
Calendula 'Sunshine Flashback' * Calendula officinalis Long bright yellow petals have a flashy red underside. Blooms are single and semi-double. The upright plants reach 12-18 inches tall in a sunny garden. Perfect as a cut flower and in mass plantings. (Nichols Garden Nursery) R
Campanula 'Heavenly Blue' * Campanula rapunculus Annual flowering campanula with gorgeous light blue star-shaped blooms. Plants grow 30-36 inches tall with multiple basal branching. Not only beautiful, it is a great cut flower with a long vase life. (Sakata Seed America, Inc.) W
Chocolate Flower Berlandiera lyrata This drought resistant yellow daisy-like flower exudes a rich chocolate aroma in the morning hours! This native southwest wildflower grows 10-20 inches tall. Full-sun garden, container or basket. (Botanical Interests, Inc.) R
Chocolate Flower Berlandiera lyrata An everblooming xeriscape plant native to the Southwest. Its flowers exude a rich chocolate aroma in the early morning. Dark-eyed yellow daisies bloom continuously. Prefers full sun, dry conditions and poor soil. (Lake Valley Seed Co. Inc.) R
Coleus 'Kong™ Rose' * Coleus x hybridus Exciting, huge-leaved coleus series boasts 5 unique colors. 'Rose' has a striking light green leaf with a vibrant rose center. 'Kong' keeps a controlled look in combination plantings. Well-branched and mounded, 14-16 inches tall. (Ball Seed Co.) W
Cosmos 'Psyche White' * Cosmos bipinnatus Lovely semi-double 3-inch blooms of pure white. The 4-foot plants spread 3 feet and require staking. The long stems provide a great cut flower. This heat tolerant annual prefers full sun. (Select Seeds) R
Dianthus F1 'Grace Salmon' * Dianthus chinensis Double flowered dwarf dianthus combines a compact and branching plant habit 10 inches tall in full or partial sun garden. Carnation-like flower buds are early to flower and cover the plants with large flowers all season. (Hem Zaden-Genetics) W
Dianthus F1 'Sundae' Dianthus chinensis Large 2-inch flowers with unique color patterns and combinations in their early and long-lived blooms. This sun loving 8- to 10-inch tall annual has strong garden performance. Series of 5 colors. (Grimes Seed & Plant Co.) W
Digitalis F1 'Camelot™ Rose' and 'Lavender' * Digitalis purpurea This first F1 hybrid series offers superior performance in seed quality, overall appearance, strength, more reliable first-year flowering and heavy second-year bloom. Height of 3.5 to 4 feet. (Goldsmith Seeds) W
All-America Selections 2005 Flower Award Winner Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun' * Gaillardia aristata Thriving in hot sun, this 12- to 14-inch tall plant shines in harshest of locations, blooms early and continues into fall. Bright red centered 3-inch yellow tipped flowers. Will flower the first year. (Benary) W
Geranium F1 'Apache Glow' * Pelargonium x hortorum Enjoy glowing violet blooms on vigorous plants 9-11 inches tall 80-90 days from sowing seed. Performs all season long in sunny containers, garden beds and mass plantings. (Hem Zaden-Genetics) W
Geranium F1 'Black Velvet Scarlet' * Pelargonium x hortorum 'Scarlet' has foliage as dark as AAS Winner 'Black Velvet Rose.' Flowers May to October on plants 10 inches tall. Series colors include Appleblossom, Red, Rose, Salmon, and Formula Mix. (K. Sahin, Zaden B.V.) W
Geranium 'Bulls Eye Cherry' * Pelargonium x hortorum Provides outstanding display - beautiful fully zoned dark foliage is edged in light green. Stable, center zoning creates beautiful contrast to stunning flower colors. Container or mass planting. 14-16 inches tall. (Ball Seed Co.) W
Geum 'Red Dragon' * Geum chiloense Fully double scarlet 1.5-inch flowers with wavy petals. Mature plant about 23 inches tall. Great improvement over 'Mrs. Bradshaw.' Cold and frost tolerant. Perennial in zones 5-7. For your garden, mass planting and containers. (K. Sahin, Zaden B.V.) W
Impatiens F1 'Advantage™ Mix' * Impatiens wallerana Uniformly compact 8-inch tall plants brighten a shady garden, container, basket, or mass planting. This heat and rain tolerant series includes 6 well-matched colors: Orange, Red, Blue, Pink, Rose and White. (Bodger Seeds, Ltd.) W
Impatiens F1 'Xtreme™ Mix'* Impatiens wallerana New series in 8 bold colors is a real performer in semi-shady garden or patio. Plants 8-10 inches tall are covered with big bright flowers all season. Lavender, Pink, Salmon, Red, Rose, Scarlet, Violet and White. (Goldsmith Seeds) W
Larkspur 'Parisian Pink' * Delphinium consolida Striking florist-quality spires packed with rich shades of rose-pink blossoms with a hint of salmon hue. Strong plants have branching 3- to 5-foot stems. Mixes well with other spring flowers in garden or bouquet. (Renee's Garden) R
Lavatera 'Twins Hot Pink' * Lavatera trimestris The 20-inch height with 20-inch spread is the most compact of all lavateras. Very large 3- to 4-inch hot-pink flowers bloom May until September in container or garden. Also new is 'Twins Cool White.' (Kieft Seeds Holland) W
Lavender 'Spanish Eyes' * Lavandula multifida This sun loving annual with delightfully fragrant lavender spikes blooms all summer. Heat tolerant plants 18-24 inches tall and wide are great in garden or container. Flowers 10-12 weeks from sowing seed. (Kieft Seeds Holland) W
Marigold F1 'Moonstruck™ Yellow' * Tagetes erecta Semi-dwarf marigold variety with blooms so huge you'll be "moonstruck!" The round, fully-double blooms are in great abundance on sturdy, fully-branched plants 12-15 inches tall. Also new is 'Moonstruck Orange.' (S&G Flowers) W
Mimulus F1 'Maximus Mix' * Mimulus x hybrida Outstanding large-flowered variety. With flowers measuring up to 2.75 inches across, 'Maximus' can't be beaten for color impact. Plants are 9.5 to 11.5 inches tall. Excellent stress tolerance. Selected to perform in warmer conditions. (Floranova Ltd.) W
Pansy F1 'Atlas™ Needlepoint' * Viola x wittrockiana 'Needlepoint' is truly elegant! Dark threads of color and rose blushes of varying degrees highlight pastel yellow shades for a distinctive look. Early and large-flowered 'Needlepoint' grows 6-8 inches tall. Prefers sun or partial shade. (Bodger Seeds, Ltd.) W
Pansy F1 'Chianti Terracotta' * Viola x wittrockiana Never-before-seen colors, unusual patterns, and vigorous long-lasting 8- to 10-inch plants just made for fall color. Color-drenched 2.5-to 3-inch blooms have a striped pattern of violet, terracotta, wine-red, and black. (Geo. W. Park Seed Co.) R
Pansy F1 'Magnum™ Yellow Blotch' * Viola x wittrockiana Shorter flower stems on 7.5-inch tall plants resist stretching even at higher temperatures. Vigorous but compact garden growth gives superb full flower performance even in extreme conditions of heat, cold, or even low light. (Floranova Ltd.) W
Pansy F1 'Majestic Giants II Sherry' * Viola x wittrockiana Color variation like no other pansy on the market! 'Sherry' blooms vary from light pink, yellow and dark pink. Early extra large 3.5-inch flowers and a compact 6- to 8-inch tall habit. Free flowering fall through spring. (Sakata Seed America, Inc.) W
Pansy F1 'Nature Blue and Yellow' * Viola x wittrockiana 'Nature' is a large-flowered pansy and viola cross giving it greater floriferousness and cold hardiness as well as heat tolerance. The compact 8-inch plants spread 8 inches. Also new is 'Nature Red and Yellow.' (American Takii, Inc.) W
Pansy F1 'Sun Devil Beaconsfield' * Viola x wittrockiana Great new series with large 3-inch flowers that flower early and resist stretching. Compact plant habit and uniform color range. Height of 6-8 inches spreading 1 foot. Excellent heat tolerance. Series has 14 colors. (Henry F. Michell Co.) W
Pentas F1 'Graffiti Bright Red' * Pentas lanceolata Nothing outperforms 'Graffiti' in a hot sunny location. Bright and beautiful, the large clusters of star shaped flowers abound above the foliage. The 8-inch tall plants form mounds of flowers in the garden or container. (Benary) W
Petunia F1 'Avalanche™ Grape' * Petunia x hybrida 'Avalanche' petunias are very early to flower and have a far superior habit to other trailing seed petunias. The 6- to 8-inch tall plants spread 24 inches. Iridescent purple with dark eye 'Grape' is a unique color. (Bodger Seeds, Ltd.) W
Petunia F1 'Dolce Flambe' * Petunia x hybrida A multiflora-type with masses of beautiful 3-inch flowers suffused with rose, lemon and creamy white on compact 8- to 10-inch plants. Full sun hanging basket, or mass planting. 56 days from sowing to bloom. (Geo. W. Park Seed Co.) R
Petunia F1 'Dreams Red Picotee' * Petunia x hybrida Vibrant red 3- to 4-inch blooms with a white picotee edge on free-flowering, tightly branched plants 10-15 inches tall. Weather tolerant plants bloom uniformly in sunny garden beds and containers. (PanAmerican Seed) W
Petunia 'Easy Wave® Red' *Petunia x hybrida An exciting, important new color addition. The first true red Ride the Wave® petunia! Flowers open dark red and mature to a soft red. The plant reaches 8 to 10 inches and spreads 2.5 to 3 feet. (PanAmerican Seed) W
Petunia F1 'Sun Devil Mambo Mixture' * Petunia multiflora First naturally dwarf multiflora petunia. Plants 6-8 inches tall with 8- to 10-inch spread stay compact all season. Large 2- to 3.5-inch flowers available in 6 colors. Excellent garden performance. (Hem Zaden-Genetics) W
Phlox 'Brilliant' * Phlox drummondii Reintroduced heirloom annual phlox from 1901 with white to pale pink flowers with shades of darker pink in the starry centers. Full sun garden or container. Cold and frost tolerant. 60 days from sowing to bloom. (Select Seeds) R
Plectranthus 'Silver Shield' * Plectranthus argentatus Large, silvery-gray leaved plants 24 inches tall and wide offer great texture for mixed containers and landscapes. Combines beautifully and does not crowd other varieties. Stress-tolerant and vigorous. (PanAmerican Seed) W
Rudbeckia 'Becky Cinnamon Bicolor' * Rudbeckia hirta Large, 4- to 6-inch blooms on compact plants brighten a sunny garden or container. 'Becky' is also offered in Yellow, Orange, and as a Formula Mix. Heat and drought tolerant annual is 8-10 inches tall. (American Takii, Inc.) W
Rudbeckia 'Maya' * Rudbeckia hirta World's first dwarf double-flowering rudbeckia has plant height of 18-20 inches. Fully-double flowers abound on this durable summer garden performer. Strong stems hold bright yellow 3.5- to 4.5-inch blooms upright. (Benary) W
Salvia 'Hot Trumpets' * Salvia roemeriana Bright red trumpet-shaped flowers on 12-inch spikes are great in a sunny garden, mass planting and container. The compact plant is 15 inches tall with a 12-inch spread. A tender perennial in zones 8-11. (Kieft Seeds Holland) W
Stock 'Hot Cakes Blue,' 'Rose,' 'Pink,' 'Red,' 'White' * Matthiola incana The very fragrant new 'Hot Cakes' series of 5 colors is an early flowering annual with a compact habit. It is suitable for spring and exceptional for autumn gardens and containers. (K. Sahin, Zaden B.V.) W
Sweet Pea 'Old Spice Ocean Foam' Lathyrus odoratus Navy, mid-blue, light-blue or frothy cream 1- to 2-inch flowers on 5- to 6-foot vines. Heat resistant. Full to part-sun container or basket. Very fragrant cut flower. (Botanical Interests, Inc.) R
Sweet Pea 'Villa Roma' Lathryrus odoratus The dwarf bushy plants grow about 30 inches high, flower abundantly, and smell so sweet. Plant them in an old tub or faded window box. The red color is so stunning nobody will notice the container. (Lake Valley Seed Co., Inc.) R
Thyme, creeping Thymus serpyllum This hardy evergreen sprawls in a low, dense green mat that spreads 12-24 inches a year. Produces mint fragrance as you walk on it. Tiny lilac flowers in mid-summer. Edible herb. Perennial zones 4-9. (Lake Valley Seed Co., Inc.) R
All-America Selections 2005 Flower Award Winner Vinca 'First Kiss Blueberry' * Catharanthus roseus The first vinca with violet-blue flowers. The large 2-inch single blooms have a distinct dark violet eye. Mature plants will reach 11 inches tall and spread about 16 inches. Heat and drought tolerant. (Benary) W
Vinca F1 'Sun Devil eXtreme Orchid with Eye' * Catharanthus roseus Huge 2.5-inch flowers. Extraordinary disease tolerance. Great basal branching creates full, lush plants 16 inches tall. Incredible garden performance. Available in 8 colors. (Henry F. Michell Co.) W
Vinca F1 'Titan™ Lavender Blue Halo' *Catharanthus roseus Very early flowering, disease tolerant and vigorous. Large, well-branched plants 14-16 inches tall covered with huge, brightly colored blooms. Superior performance in hot and dry conditions. Series of 8 colors. (Ball Seed Co.) W
Vinca F1 'Viper Pink' * Catharanthus roseus 'Viper' has unbeatable landscaping performance, stretching the boundaries of vinca growing with excellent heat and cold tolerance, extraordinary disease resistance and a free-branching habit. Plants are 11.5 inches tall. (Floranova Ltd.) W
Viola F1 'Gem Ice Blue' * Viola x hybrida Three new colors, Ice Blue, White and Purple have been added to the eight existing colors in the 'Gem' series. 'Gems' stretch less and provide great masses of flowers. Plants reach 8 inches tall with 6-inch spread. (American Takii, Inc.) W
Viola F1 'Rocky™ Blue with Purple Wing' *Viola hybrida Bushy habit performs well in hot, humid climates and is also very cold tolerant. Versatile for use in pots and landscape. The 4- to 6-inch plants spread 8-10 inches. Also new 'Lavender Blush' and 'Cream w/Yellow Lip.' (S&G Flowers) W
Xeriscape Extreme: A very diverse group of 21 drought tolerant varieties, not just bachelor buttons and California poppies as you see in many mixes! Beautiful full sun mass planting or as a ground cover. Mix includes annuals, biennials and perennials. (Botanical Interests, Inc.) R
All-America Selections 2005 Flower Award Winner Zinnia F1 'Magellan™ Coral' * Zinnia elegans Superior coral color and flower quality, earliness to bloom, and consistent flower production make this zinnia a standout. Beautiful, large 5- to 6-inch blooms are radiant on plants 15-19 inches tall. (Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.) W
Zinnia F1 'Magellan™ Pink' 'Scarlet' 'Orange' 'Yellow' 'Coral' 'Ivory' * Zinnia elegans Fully double blooms are a "knock-out" in the garden! Exceptional performing new series also available in Cherry and Salmon. A multitude of flowers that top nice, beefy plants. (Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.) W
Zinnia 'Profusion Fire' * Zinnia elegans Hot new scarlet-orange flower offers a striking contrast against dark green foliage on plants 18 inches tall. Expect the same excellent garden performance as other colors of 'Profusion.' Also new is 'Apricot.' (Sakata Seed America. Inc.) W
VEGETABLES
Carrot 'Cosmic Purple' * Daucus carota var. sativus Purple exterior with an orange interior and a yellow core. This colored carrot has a very sweet flavor raw or cooked. Danver shaped carrot 6-8 inches long. A great addition to any garden. Harvest in 65-70 days. (Seeds by Design) W
Corn, Sweet F1 'Avalon' * Zea mays rugosa White triplesweet corn designed for home gardens. An excellent variety where eating quality is crucial. Harvest delicious 8-inch ears of creamy tender corn 82 days from sowing. (Syngenta Seeds, Inc.) W
Cucumber F1 'Eureka' * Cucumis sativus Eureka's dark green color and crisp texture make it great for salads and perfect for pickles when 1.5 to 4.5 inches long. Grow this white spined variety on a fence or trellis. Multiple disease resistances. Harvest in 57 days. (Seminis) W
All-America Selections 2005 Vegetable Award Winner Eggplant F1 'Fairy Tale'* Solanum melongena Dwarf 18- to 24-inch plants yield abundantly in containers, ornamental landscapes, or in vegetable gardens. Light green plants produce purple fruit with white stripes. Harvest when 4 inches long, about 49-51 days from transplanting. (Seminis) W
Lettuce 'Fireball' * Lactuca sativa Large, full, brilliant red lettuce with a creamy, yellow interior. Good heat tolerance. Flavor is mild and stays bitter-free longer. Excellent tenderness and taste. Harvest in 51 days. (Johnny's Selected Seeds) R
Lettuce 'Marveille de Quatre Saisons' * Lactuca sativa Centuries-old French heirloom bibb lettuce has big, heavy flavorful heads of radiant ruby-red leaves surrounding tightly folded, crispy green hearts. Wonderfully ornamental with lovely color. Harvest in 60 days. (Renee's Garden) R
Mache 'Gala' * Valerianella locusta Mild, nutty-flavored greens form fist-sized rosettes with tender, melt-in-your mouth texture. Cold-hardy European treat sown in summer for a fall or early spring harvest. Mildew resistant. Harvest in 90 days. (Renee's Garden) R
Perilla 'Shiso, Britton * Perilla frutescens Eye-catching green leaves with red undersides. Mild mint/basil aroma. Lovely in containers for ornamental use. Young leaves are wonderful in salads, larger leaves as sushi wraps. (Johnny's Selected Seeds) R
Pumpkin F1 'Schooltime' * Cucurbita pepo Compact vines, classic shape that kids love, beautiful bright orange skin, slight ribbing and strong handles, 8-10 pound weight and early maturity (87-95 days) make it a perfect choice for fall decorating and cooking. (Seminis) W
Spinach F1 'Choho Mustard' Brassica campestris narinosa Very easy to grow. Heat and cold tolerant. This mild flavored garden green matures quickly and can be cut several times for repeat harvests. Use for stirfrys or salads. Harvest in 30 days. (Nichols Garden Nursery) R
All-America Selections 2005 Vegetable Award Winner Squash, Winter F1 'Bonbon'* Curcurbita maxima Delicious new buttercup-type squash with improved taste, uniformity and yield. 'Bonbon' has smooth textured, deep green skin and orange flesh. Harvest 4- to 5-pound fruit 95 days from sowing seed. (Johnny's Selected Seeds) R
Squash, Winter F1 'Festival' * Cucurbita pepo A new carnival type squash is the ideal size for 2 servings. Flesh is delightfully sweet. Its pale yellow background with green and orange mottled splashes make it excellent for ornamental use. Harvest in 100 days. (Seeds by Design) W
Tomato F1 'Marcellino' * Lycopersicon lycopersicum Upright determinate cherry tomato that sets an enormous harvest all at once. Dozens upon dozens of clusters of 20-25 tomatoes each. Incredible holding power - fruit stays fresh and tasty up to a month after ripening. (Geo. W. Park Seed Co.) R
Tomato F1 'MiRoma' * Lycopersicon esculentum Large fruited blocky, saladette tomato has firm, thick walls and a deep red color. Vigorous determinate plant. Early to mid-season and high yielding. Great for home gardens. Nematode resistant. Harvest 76-80 days from sowing seed. (Syngenta Seeds, Inc.) W
Tomato F1 'Momotaro' * Lycopersicon esculentum Japan's most popular tomato. Outstanding flavor. The 6- to 8-ounce fruits are pink, juicy and hold their quality after picking. Indeterminate vines are highly productive and should be staked. (Nichols Garden Nursery) R
All-America Selections 2005 Vegetable Award Winner Tomato F1 'Sugary' * Lycopersicon esculentum Very sweet cherry-size tomato is oval shaped with a pointed blossom end. The reddish-pink fruit is produced in clusters like grapes on high yielding semi-indeterminate vines. Harvest 60 days from transplant. (Known-You) W
Tomato F1 'Tomande' * Lycopersicon esculentum Outstanding flavor, somewhat oblate fruit, and semi-ribbed dark green shoulders make it a stand out. Sweet, great textured fruit reach 6.5 inches. Small indeterminate plants yield like crazy, just 68 days after transplant. (Seminis) W
Watermelon F1 'Quetzali' * Citrullus lanatus Globe shaped, Mickeylee-type watermelon with a Crimson Sweet rind pattern, bright red flesh and high sugars. The convenient 9- to 12-pound size fits in the refrigerator. Harvest 83 days from sowing. (Syngenta Seeds, Inc.) W
Information Source: National Garden Bureau
New Varieties For 2004
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