If anyone couldn't tell from walking outside, summer is in full effect. That means our warm-season trials are in full swing. While the trials will continue to be evaluated for the remainder of the season, we wanted to provide an update on some of the top performers so far. Some things can change as we move forward, but these are the winners of our warm-season trials as of mid-July in no particular order.
ColorBlaze Royale Apple Brandy Coleus
Starship Deep Rose Lobelia
Asian Delight Eggplant
Beacon Rose Impatiens
Heart of the Jungle Colocasia
Valiant Punch Vinca
Blue My Mind Evolvulus
Infinity Light Purple Impatiens
Surefire Red Begonia
Imara XDR White Impatiens
Heat it Up Yellow Gaillardia
Luscious Royale Cosmo Lantana
Red EnduraScape Verbena
Proven Accents Sweet Caroline Medusa Sweet Potato
ColorBlaze Royale Pineapple Brandy Coleus
Cora XDR Magenta Halo Vinca
Cora XDR Cranberry Vinca
Surdiva White Improved Scaevola
Valiant Burgundy Vinca
Soiree Kawaii Coral Vinca
Suncredible Yellow Sunflower
Senorita Rosalita Cleome
Beacon Coral Impatiens
White Flame Salvia
FlameThrower Cajun Spice Coleus
Truffula Pink Gomphrena
Imara XDR Orange Impatiens
Imara XDR Rose Impatiens
Shangri-La Philodendron
Soiree Kawaii White Peppermint Vinca
Zahara Double Fire Zinnia
Proven Accents Sweet Caroline Kiwi Sweet Potato
Luscious Royale Red Zone Lantana
FlameThrower Sriracha Coleus
Cora XDR Polka Dot Vinca
Whirlwind Starlight Scaevola
Whirlwind Blue Scaevola
Primavera Lavender
Starship Scarlet Bronze Leaf Lobelia
Whispurr Blue Catmint
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