2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Basil 'Balsamic Blooms'
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Ipomoea 'Bewitched Green with Envy'
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Coleus 'French Quarter'
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Coleus 'Mainstreet Michigan Avenue'
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Coleus 'Sea Urchin Copper'
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Coleus 'Sea Urchin Copper'
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Ipomoea ‘FloraMia Rosso’
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Celosia 'Kelos Fire Scarlet Improved'
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Impatiens ‘Lollipop Bubblegum’
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Cyperus papyrus 'Prince Tut'
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Artemisia ‘Quicksilver’
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Vinca ‘Soiree Kawaii Coral’
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Vinca ‘Soiree Kawaii Coral’
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Dipladenia ‘Sundenia Coral’
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Scaevola ‘Surdiva Blue Violet’
2016 Kansas State University Field Trials
Overview of trial site at Kansas State University
In 2016, Kansas State University trialed more than 500 cultivars in the field and container trials. The heavy rains and cool temperatures in May, followed by a very hot and dry June, presented some environmental stress for many plants. July, August, and September were fairly average for the region, with high humidity and high temperatures that were mixed with occasional rainfall and cooler spells.
Top Performers
Begonia ‘Solenia Apricot’
Artemisia ‘Silver Queen’
Celosia ‘Kelos Fire Scarlet Improved’
Coleus ‘French Quarter’
Coleus ‘Mainstreet Michigan Ave’
Coleus ‘Under the Sea Sea Urchin Copper’
Cyperus ‘Prince Tut’
Dipladenia ‘Sundenia Coral’
Impatiens ‘Lollipop Bubblegum’
Ipomoea ‘FloraMia Rosso’
Ipomoea ‘Sweet Caroline Bewitched Green with Envy’
Vinca ‘Soiree Kawaii Coral’
Consumer Favorites
Basil ‘Balsamic Blooms’
Canna ‘Toucan Scarlet’
Canna ‘Cannova Mango’
Celosia ‘Asian Garden’
Coleus ‘ColorBlaze Apple Brandy’
Scaevola ‘Surdiva Blue Violet’
Janeen Wright is former Editor for Greenhouse Grower. . See all author stories here.