Proven Winners® Top 15 Most Popular Annuals [sponsor content]
Some of the varieties that have made the “Top 15” list are tried and true, while others are relatively new to the marketplace. The most popular varieties include several bi-color options, while others are loved for their simple bursts of color. Which plants do you think are the most popular with growers today?
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1. Supertunia® Royal Velvet Petunia
This is our most popular annual variety, and it has been on the market for more than 10 years. It is one of the easiest varieties to grow and has garnered many Awards of Excellence from University and Public Trials across the US and Canada, as a testimony to its garden performance.
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2. Snowstorm® Giant Snowflake Sutera
More than 15 years on the market and STILL a top seller! This variety originated in Australia and is simply one of the best performing, largest flowered Sutera on the market today. A perfect choice for large baskets and containers.
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3. Supertunia® Vista Bubblegum™ Petunia
This variety originated in Brazil, and in the nine years since Supertunia® Vista Bubblegum was released, it has been rewarded with more than 342 Top Performer Awards from University Trials and is a testament to what Proven Winners® focuses on with new introductions — simply the best. One of our earliest flowering and most drought tolerant varieties.
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4. Superbells® Lemon Slice Calibrachoa
Found in Japan, this unique bi-color variety was brought to the US North America for its completely unique flower pattern, innovative breeding and excellent performance.
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5. Supertunia® Bordeaux Petunia
Another of the top performing Supertunia®, with top performer awards in 15 states and more than 30 industry trials in the US and Canada. Well worth the ‘trip’ it made all the way from its roots in Nova Scotia!
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6. Diamond Frost® Euphorbia
This incredible variety was discovered by a traveling horticulturist while in Central America. After years of work, an improved habit and form was developed, creating an entirely new niche for Euphorbia.
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7. Supertunia® Raspberry Blast Petunia
Found by a private individual in Japan, Supertunia® Raspberry Blast was developed by one of Japan’s leading breeding companies and was a totally unique color pattern for Petunias, with more than 110 University and Public trial awards since its release seven years ago.
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8. Superbells® Pink Calibrachoa
This variety is often noted for its outstanding performance and excellent color. It is a top performer rated highly by all the major University trials in the United States.
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9. Superbells® Yellow Calibrachoa
Here’s a great, strong yellow color on a well-bred chassis. Most notable is its disease resistance screening by Cornell University, like all the Superbells in the collection.
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10. Laguna® Sky Blue Lobelia
From South Africa to Europe to the US, Laguna® Sky Blue was released nine years ago, and is still one of the top heat tolerant Lobelia on the market today. It is a true performer with more than 30 awards from University and Public trials.
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11. Superbells® Yellow Chiffon Calibrachoa
Most noted for its unique fluted flower shape on a compact plant, the soft yellow coloration is a favorite of growers for hanging basket combinations including the most popular national combination – Bermuda Skies.
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12. Superbells® Cherry Star Calibrachoa
This totally unique, patented flower form pattern for Calibrachoa is a great plant with innovative breeding, and very quickly moved into the Proven Winners® list of top sellers.
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13. Supertunia® White Petunia
This variety delivers superior performance across a wide range of the North American continent, and was brought to Proven Winners® from Nova Scotia. Its recent improvement offers an enhanced habit for small pot container production and a better overall habit, as well as extended heat performance.
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14. Snow Princess® Lobularia
Another Proven Winners variety that was the first to completely reinvent a genus. They took a plant with specific cool climate preferences and exploded its performance to include even the southeastern US. This is truly a breakthrough and a winner of more than 35 awards from University and Public trials. Blooming from early April to October across North America.
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15. Supertunia® Bermuda Beach Petunia
Bred in the United Kingdom, this Supertunia® provides a unique tone in petunias as well as excellent sun and part shade performance. It received the prestigious ‘Superior’ award from Penn State trials and is a major component of many popular combinations.
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1. Supertunia® Royal Velvet Petunia
2. Snowstorm® Giant Snowflake Sutera
3. Supertunia® Vista Bubblegum™ Petunia
4. Superbells® Lemon Slice Calibrachoa
5. Supertunia® Bordeaux Petunia
6. Diamond Frost® Euphorbia
7. Supertunia® Raspberry Blast Petunia
8. Superbells® Pink Calibrachoa
9. Superbells® Yellow Calibrachoa
10. Laguna® Sky Blue Lobelia
11. Superbells® Yellow Chiffon Calibrachoa
12. Superbells® Cherry Star Calibrachoa
13. Supertunia® White Petunia
14. Snow Princess® Lobularia
15. Supertunia® Bermuda Beach Petunia
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