Varieties
Top Performers and Other Favorites From Cornell Summer Plant Trials
December 22, 2022
The growing season received average heat and precipitation, with breezy conditions up until August when it became very still and humid with warm nighttime temperatures.
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This year’s trial, produced under natural season growing conditions, featured more than 175 commercial and pre-release poinsettia varieties from leading breeders.
While some standards in begonias and petunias performed well, surprises included an Alstroemeria, and a new marigold series.
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From beautiful colors to vigorous flowers, here were 32 varieties that stood out at the 2022 plant trials in the Rocky Mountain state.
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Deer and weed presented some challenges, but the growing team came away inspired with ideas for its new cut flower program.
Interspecific Begonia plants require very low maintenance, while flowering from beginning to the end of the season.
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Impatiens, begonias, and others benefited from ideal weather conditions, with both trial managers and open house attendees flagging their favorites.
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