The University of Tennessee has two trial locations in Knoxville and Jackson, where it trials more than 180 annual and perennial varieties. Trial Manager James Newburn says weather conditions during trials were very hot after planting in May. The summer was wetter and cooler than usual.
Best In Show
■ Cuphea ‘Vermillionaire’
Top Performers
■ Angelonia ‘Archangel Dark Purple’
■ Calibrachoa ‘Superbells Cherry Red Improved’
■ Canna Cannova Series
■ Celosia ‘Arrabona Red’
■ Coleus ‘Colorablaze Lime Time’
■ Knifophia ‘Rockette Yellow’
■ Lantana ‘Lucky Lavender’
■ Salvia Ablazin Series