Plantpeddler hold their annual Variety Day , Friday August 7 , along with celebrating the fortieth day of remembrance of the fellowship . The test were held in the Modern site , completed the Spring of 2020 , and represents aninvestment in grower success by “ Testing the Best in the Midwest ” . The event showcased most 1,500 varieties of vegetative yearbook in gravid container , hanging handbasket and bed from a globose regalia ofbreeders .
Plantpeddler Trial Garde in Cresco , Iowa USA .
participant had the opportunity to vote on their top three varieties . The victor this year , Bracteantha Granvia Gold , finished 7th in 2019 , and was the overpowering first choice for 2020 .
Bracteantha Granvia Gold
Growers , breeder , factor , and retailers spent the day evaluating the Trial Gardens , attending seminar by industriousness professionals , and tour the greenhouses . Presenters included : Broch Martindale , Corteva ; Elizabeth Burdett , Selecta ; Mike Faber and Ivan Izzo , BFG ; Nathan Sell , Dümmen Orange ; Dr. Christopher Currey , Iowa State University .
The 2d and third : Begonia I’Conia Upright Fire of Dümmen Orange and Encanto Pink of Beekenkamp
The Top 25 Varieties :
1 . Bracteantha Granvia Gold , Suntory2 . Begonia I’Conia Upright Fire , Dummen Orange3 . Begonia Encanto Pink , Beekenkamp4 . Begonia Mistral Orange , Selecta One5 . Verbena Vanessa Compact Neon Pink , Danziger6 . Dahlia LaBella Medio Fun Purple meliorate , Beekenkamp7 . Begonia Mahogany Cherry , Westhoff8 . Eupatorium Elegant Feathers , Kientzler9 . Petunia Hippy Chick , Danziger10 . Verbena Tamari Trailing Red , Suntory11 . Angelonia Alonia Big Bicolor Purple , Danziger12 . Impatiens Insp Sunpatiens Compact Tropical Rose , Sakata13 . Euphorbia Hip Hop , Fleurizon14 . Begonia I’Conia Portofino Citrix , Dummen Orange15 . Petunia Ray Pistachio Cream , Danziger16 . Catharanthus Soiree Double Pink , Suntory17 . Lantana Havana Sunset , Dümmen Orange18 . Petunia Itsy Magenta , Syngenta Flowers19 . Lantana Bandana Cherry Sunrise , Syngenta Flowers20 . flame nettle Stained Glassworks Golden Gate , Dümmen Orange21 . Bidens Golden Empire , Danziger22 . Verbena Vanessa Compact Optik Lavender , Danziger23 . Osteospermum Zion Purple Sun , Selecta One24 . Calibrachoa MiniFamous Neo Double OrangeTastic , Selecta OneTie 25 . Multiliner DuraBella Red White & Blueberry , DanzigerTie 25 . Geranium Insp Calliope Large Orange Splash , Syngenta FlowersTie 25 . Verbena Lanai Upright Twister Watercolor , Syngenta FlowersTie 25 . Begonia Hiemalis Hailey Pink , KoppeTie 25 . Petunia Ray Black Danziger
Next Variety Days : Plantpeddler Poinsettia Variety Day on December 3 , 2020 . Plantpeddler Variety Day on August 6 , 2021 . Please make plans to attend both events .
For more selective information : Plantpeddler530 Second Avenue SWCresco , IA 52136 thyroxin : 800.827.1654F : 563.547.5792[email protected]www.plantpeddler.com
