On July 2, Brandon Coker, garden manager at UGA, released the Plants of Distinction (POD) for the trial gardens. Read on for the top performing plants.
“Early summer here in Athens has been in a way quite mild and we have had some rain recently which has helped boost these selections along. But none the less we are getting well into the proper part of summer with 90+ degree days being the norm. So, enjoy these wonderful varieties!” he said in an email. Check out the sections, below:
- Achillea millifolium ‘Crazy Love’ by Rijnbeek and Son - Perennials
- Calibrachoa Cha-Cha ‘Diva Hot Pink’ by Ball FloraPlant
- Canna Cannova ‘Mango’ by American Takii
- Catharanthus Soiree Kawaii ‘White Peppermint’ by Suntory
- Delphinium Delgenius ‘Breezin’ by Pacific Plug & Liner
- Echinacea Kimset ‘White’ by Terra Nova
- Ipomoea FloraMai ‘Cameo’ by Dummen Orange
- Lantana Gem ‘Compact Orange Fire’ by Danziger
- Rudbeckia ‘Minibeckia Flame’ by Garden Choice
- Sanvitalia Sunbini Improved by Proven Winners
Click here to see the full photo list of the Plants of Distinction
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