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floriferousness. What set Sangria
Charm apart in the trial was the
vibrant deep pink flowers with
intense saturated color. The Charms
have outstanding application
specifically in mixed baskets and
combinations. I have visited trials
at the end of the summer season
for many years, and this series
stands the test of time. It is a
summer survivor, which translates
into longevity, performance and
consumer success.
8. 'SUPERTUNIA VISTA
PARADISE'
Proven Winners
The petunia world has never been
the same following the introduction
of Vista Bubblegum and Fuchsia
petunias in 2006 and Silverberry in
2009. They raised the bar and set
the standard for flower abundance
and garden performance. Vista
petunia baskets are ubiquitous
throughout the country, and rightly
so. Proven Winners augmented the
Vista series with Paradise for 2019
to provide a variety to more closely
match Bubblegum and Silverberry
in vigor. The variety was in every
trial that I visited last summer,
and the ratings were outstanding
in beds, baskets and containers.
The watermelon pink flowers were
electric, the flower canopy was
prolific, and the heat and humidity
tolerance were exceptional. This
variety expands the compatibility
and coloration of the Vistas and
adds another top performer to the
Proven Winner program.
9. 'SWEETUNIA HOT PINK
LEMONADE'
Dümmen Orange
This variety, introduced in
2014, has been an outstanding
performer in trials and spring
production programs every year.
It has a unique pattern of hot pink
flowers with a yellow throat which
manifests a vibrant flower canopy
and exceptional uniformity. Hot Pink
Lemonade conforms to the series,
which is characterized by a medium
growth habit, wide range of colors
and upright vigor. It is a major
component in over 13 Confetti
Gardens for its compatibility.
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10. 'TUMBELINA
KATHERINA'
Benary+
This vegetative double petunia
series consisting of 13 colors was
introduced in Europe by Volmary
and is represented in the North
American market by Benary+. This
is a vigorous, fragrant, double
flowering series that was entered
in multiple trials last summer.
The series offers many unique
bicolor and picotee type varieties
not available in the double
flower market. The carnation-like
fragrant flowers are large, frilly,
heavily layered and stable. I did
not see significant deadheading
issues late in the season or
shrinkage of flowers. Application
will include patio containers and
baskets. Expect to see this series
offered in 2020 in URC form from
Benary+ and liner suppliers.
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