VARIETY INFORMATION Winners' Circle COMPILED BY ABBY McGARRY E ach year GPN compiles a list of award-winning varieties that have impressed judges throughout the country and abroad. Every organization has a slightly different method of choosing its standout performers, but one thing all these varieties have in common is success in numerous trials. This snapshot can help you choose what makes the most sense for you to add to your production lineup. ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS www.all-americaselections.org Celosia Verbena 'Vanity' Van Hemert & Co. Seeds This verbena's deep blue/purple flowers are 1 to 1½ inches across and continue to attract butterflies day in and day out, while the compact habit makes it sturdier and easier to maintain. 'Vanity' prides itself on performing well in hot, dry conditions while remaining a showy garden plant. 'Vanity' is also the recipient of the Fleuroselect Gold Medal award (page 28). 24 OCTOBER 2022 GPNMAG.COM 'Flamma Orange' Clover Seed Co. Ltd./Sakata This compact variety has numerous branches, each with a strong flower plume, as well as secondary blooms, which give a long show of color in the garden. AAS judges were impressed with the superior garden performance and how well it stood up to hot, humid and rainy conditions during the trial season. Its early flowers won't fade. These 15 varieties have earned recognition from various industry associations for their strong performance, bold colors and resilience.http://www.all-americaselections.org http://www.GPNMAG.COM