2012 Field Trials: Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University
Take a look at favorites from Iowa State University's gardens.
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Solenostemon (Coleus) 'Vino' at Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University
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Solenostemon (Coleus) 'Honey Crisp' at Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University
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Solanum 'Power Pops' at Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University
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Petunia 'Sophistica Lime Green' at Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University
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Osteospermum '3D Coral Sand' at Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University
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Lobularia 'Giga White' at Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University
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Dianthus 'Dash Violet' at Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University
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Angelonia 'Serenita Raspberry' at Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University
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Angelonia 'Serenita Purple' at Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University
Trials manager: Jessie Liebenguth, Horticulturist, jlieb@iastate.edu
Location: Ames, Iowa
Planting dates: Seeding started the first of 2012, with all trials transplanted outside May 10.
Number of entries: We had approximately 150 trial entries. All of those are planted and trialed as annuals, but some of the entries are perennials. We have gotten a few vegetable trials as well.
Weather conditions: Our weather conditions were very hot and very dry.
2012 favorites:
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Vino’ and ‘Honey Crisp’
Solanum lycopersicum ‘Power Pops’
Salvia splendens ‘Lighthouse Purple’
Petunia x hybrida ‘Sophistica Lime Green’
Osteospermum eckonis ‘3D Coral Sand’
Lobularia maritime ‘Giga White’
Dianthus ‘Dash Violet’
Angelonia angustifolia Serenita series
