AllAmerica Selections 2013 Winners Echinacea Cheyenne Spirit 2013 Flower Winner Genus species Echinacea hybrida Common name Coneflower Unique qualities Vivid color range in a first year flowering perennial from seed ID: 772296
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All-America Selections 2013 Winners
Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’2013 Flower Winner
Genus species: Echinacea hybridaCommon name: ConeflowerUnique qualities: Vivid color range in a first year flowering perennial from seed Flower color: Shades of purple, pink, red, orange, yellow, cream & white Foliage color: GreenFlower form: Single daisyFlower size: 3-3.5 inchesPlant height: 26-32 inchesPlant width: 25-30 inchesPlant type: First year flowering perennialGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 24 inchesLength of time from sowing seed to flower: 23-24 weeks from a January sowing
Canna ‘South Pacific Scarlet’ F12013 Flower Winner
Genus species: Canna generalisCommon name: Canna Unique qualities: First F1 seed canna , more vigorous and sturdy than other seed propagated cannas, non-stop flowering all season longFlower color: Scarlet Foliage color: GreenFlower form: StandardFlower size: 4-4.5 inchesPlant height: 4-5 feetPlant width: 12-18 inches Plant type: Tender perennial in zones 7-10Garden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 18-24 inchesLength of time from sowing seed to flower: 11-12 weeks Closest comparisons on market: ‘Tropical’ series
Geranium ‘Pinto™ Premium White to Rose’ F1 2013 Bedding Plant Winner
Genus species: Pelargonium x hortorumCommon name: GeraniumUnique qualities: Flower coloration starts out white then deepens to deep rose-pink as the flowers mature Flower color: Bicolor white to rose Foliage color: Dark greenFlower form: UprightFlower size: 5 inchesPlant height: 14-16 inchesPlant type: AnnualGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 12-18 inchesClosest comparisons on market: ‘Pinto™ Blush,’ Maverick Appleblossom,’ ‘Diva Rose Ice’
Zinnia ‘ProfusionDouble Deep Salmon’ 2013 Bedding Plant Winner
Genus species: Zinnia hybridaCommon name: ZinniaUnique qualities: Unique salmon double flower, disease tolerant, early flowering Flower color: Vibrant, deep salmon Foliage color: Green Flower form: MoundedFlower size: 2.5 to 3 inchesPlant height: 8 to14 inchesPlant type: AnnualGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 24 inchesClosest comparisons on market: ‘Zahara Double Fire,’ ‘Profusion Double Golden,’ ‘Profusion Deep Apricot’
Zinnia ‘ProfusionDouble Hot Cherry’ 2013 Bedding Plant Winner
Genus species: Zinnia hybrida Common name: Zinnia Unique qualities: Vivid deep rose double flower, flower petals do not fade under high temperatures, d isease tolerant, early flowering Flower color: Vivid deep rose Foliage color: Green Flower form: Mounded Flower size: 2.5 to 3 inches Plant height: 8 to 14 inches Plant type: Annual Garden location: Full sun Garden spacing: 24 inches Closest comparisons on market: ‘Profusion Double Cherry,’ Double Zahara Cherry’
Melon ‘Melemon’ F1 2013 Vegetable Winner
Genus species: Cucumis melo L.Common name: Piel de Sapo type melon Unique qualities: Unique sweet-tart taste, fruits hold one month after harvestFruit size: 4.5 poundsFruit shape: OblateFruit color: Green rind turns to chartreuse at maturity, white fleshPlant type: ViningPlant height: 10 to 12 inchesPlant width: 28 inchesGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 14 inchesLength of time to harvest: 70-80 days from transplant, 85-95 days from sowing seed Closest comparisons on market: ‘ Lambkin’ F1, ‘Kermit’ F1, ‘ Saporosa ’ F1
Tomato, Cherry ‘Jasper’ F1 2013 Vegetable Winner
Genus species: Solanum lycopersicumCommon name: Cherry tomato Unique qualities: Superior eating quality and taste Fruit size: ¾ - 1”, 7-10 grams Fruit shape: RoundFruit color: Uniform redPlant type: Vigorous indeterminate Plant height: 7 feetPlant width: 3 feet when stakedGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 1-2 feetLength of time to harvest: 60 days from transplant, 90 days from sowing seedDisease resistances: Late Blight, Early Blight, Fusarium races 1, 2 Closest comparisons on market: ‘Suncherry Premium’ F1, ‘Juliet’ F1, ‘Sweet Baby Girl’ F1
Watermelon ‘Harvest Moon’ F12013 Vegetable Winner
Genus species: Citrullus lanatusCommon name: Watermelon Unique qualities: First hybrid triploid watermelon bred specifically for the Home Garden market. Note: Triploids require planting with a diploid pollinator in a ratio of three triploids to one diploid and perform best if started indoors with a consistent soil temperature of 90 degrees F until germination. Fruit size: 18 to 20 pounds Fruit shape: Elongated roundFruit color: Dark green rind with large and small yellow spots; flesh is red/pinkPlant type: Large vigorous spreading and trailing yellow spotted vinesPlant height: 15 inchesPlant width: 3-5 feetGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 3-5 feetLength of time to harvest: 80-100 days from transplanting Closest comparisons on market: ‘Moon and Stars Red,’ ‘Moon and Stars Yellow’