Annual Flower Research at Bluegrass Lane
2006 Observations

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2006 Cornell Floriculture Field Day attendees view annual flower trials at Bluegrass Lane. Larger image.

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• = Best in Category = Best Overall
• View all Best in Category and Best Overall winners.
• See bottom of page for more info about data and plant sources.

A | B | C | D | E-F | G-H | I-J-K | L-M | N | O | P | Q-R | S | T | U-V | W-X-Y-Z

A

Genus | Series | Cultivar	Source	Overall score 5=high; 1=low	Overall rank Out of 162
Achillea Gypsy White	GS	3.4	36
Agastache Color Spires Steel Blue	PW	3.5	17
Agastache Color Spires Orchid	PW	3.6	14
Anagallis Angie Blue	S&G	2.8	117
Anagallis Wildcat Pink	PW	2.2	162
Angelonia Serena White	PA	3.1	74
Angelonia AngelMist Plum	BFP	2.8	127
Argyranthemum Shere Pastel Yellow	S&G	2.9	100
Argyranthemum Sassy White	GS	2.9	101
Argyranthemum Molimba Mini Yellow	PW	2.6	146
Argyranthemum Courtyard Buttercream	PW	2.9	102
Argyranthemum Molimba Mini Frizzle Pink	PW	2.7	140
Argyranthemum Molimba Mini White	PW	2.3	160
Argyranthemum Molimba Helio Double Pink	PW	2.9	112
Argyranthemum Molimba Mini Double White	PW	3.0	85

 

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B

Genus | Series | Cultivar	Source	Overall score 5=high; 1=low	Overall rank Out of 162
Bacopa Calypso White	GS	3.4	32
Begonia BabyWing White	PA	3.0	99
Browallia Endless Illumination	PW	3.3	42
Browallia Endless Sensation	PW	2.6	144

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C

Genus | Series | Cultivar	Source	Overall score 5=high; 1=low	Overall rank Out of 162
Calibrachoa Callie Dark Blue	GS	3.4	31
Calibrachoa Callie Sunrise	GS	2.8	121
Calibrachoa Callie Yellow	GS	2.8	121
Calibrachoa Callie Rose Star	GS	3.0	90
Calibrachoa Callie Gold W/Red Eye	GS	2.5	153
Calibrachoa Superbells Trailing Plum	PW	3.3	45
Calibrachoa Superbells Tickled Pink	PW	3.0	82
Calibrachoa Superbells Trailing Light Blue	PW	3.4	27
Calibrachoa Callie Coral Pink	GS	3.5	18
Calibrachoa Callie Bright Red	GS	3.5	24
Calibrachoa Callie Rose '06	GS	3.6	13
Calibrachoa Superbells Coral	PW	3.6	11
Calibrachoa Superbells Cherry Blossom	PW	3.3	46
Chrysocephalum Flambe Orange	PW	3.9	2
Chrysocephalum Flambe Yellow	PW	3.7	5
Cleome Senorita Rosalita	PW	3.8	3
Coleus Aurora Black Cherry	BFP	3.5	16
Coleus Wizard Coral Sunrise	PA	2.4	156

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D

Genus | Series | Cultivar	Source	Overall score 5=high; 1=low	Overall rank Out of 162
Dianthus Bouquet Rose Magic	PA	2.5	151
Diascia Darla Deep Salmon	GS	2.9	108
Diascia Darla Light Pink	GS	3.2	62
Diascia Darla White	GS	2.7	137
Diascia Darla Rose	GS	2.8	119
Diascia Flying Color Orange	PW	2.9	111
Dichondra Silver Falls	PA	3.5	22

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E-F

Genus | Series | Cultivar	Source	Overall score 5=high; 1=low	Overall rank Out of 162
Euphorbia Diamond Frost	PW	3.4	33

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G-H

Genus | Series | Cultivar	Source	Overall score 5=high; 1=low	Overall rank Out of 162
Gaillardia Torch Red Ember	BFP	3.4	39
Geranium Allure Pink Sizzle	BFP	3.0	83
Geranium (Exotic) Graffiti Double Salmon	F	3.0	97
Geranium (Exotic) Graffiti Salmon	F	3.2	64
Geranium (Exotic) Graffit Double Red	F	2.9	107
Geranium (Exotic) Crystal Palace Gem (Red)	F	3.1	68
Geranium (Exotic) Graffiti White	F	2.7	135
Geranium (Exotic) Graffit Double White	F	2.8	129
Geranium (Exotic) Happy Thought (Salmon Rose)	F	3.2	53
Geranium (Ivy) Pink Spirit Light Pink	F	2.4	159
Geranium (Ivy) Blizzard Compact Burgundy	F	2.5	149
Geranium (Zonal) Rocky Mtn. Violet	F	3.1	70
Geranium (Zonal) Rocky Mtn. Lavender	F	3.1	70
Geranium (Zonal) Eclipse Light Salmon II	GS	3.1	69
Geranium (Zonal) Eclipse White	GS	2.6	141
Geranium (Zonal) Himalaya Fire Scarlet	F	3.1	67
Geranium (Zonal) Americana Coral	GS	2.8	116
Geranium (Zonal) Americana Light Salmon	GS	3.0	98
Geranium (Zonal) Americana Deep Red	GS	2.8	122
Geranium (Zonal) Eclipse Red III	GS	3.0	84
Geranium (Zonal) Rocky Mtn. Light Salmon	F	2.9	104
Geranium (Zonal) Americana Bright Red	GS	2.5	147
Geranium (Zonal) Aquarello '07 Pastel Pink	F	2.9	109
Gerbera Everlast Pink	PW	2.8	130
Gerbera Everlast White	PW	3.0	88
Gerbera Everlast Orange	PW	3.3	48
Helenium Dakota Gold	PA	3.6	15
Heliotrope Scentropia Silver	PW	3.2	55

 

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I-J-K

Genus | Series | Cultivar	Source	Overall score 5=high; 1=low	Overall rank Out of 162
Impatiens (Double) Silhouette Orange	GS	2.8	128
Impatiens (Double) Silhouette Rose '06	GS	3.1	80
Impatiens (Double) Silhouette Pink Ice	GS	2.5	152
Impatiens Fanfare Orchid	BFP	3.0	93
Impatiens (Mini) Firefly Blush Pink II	GS	3.1	75
Impatiens (Mini) Firefly Orange II	GS	3.0	91
Impatiens (Mini) Firefly Watermelon	GS	3.2	56
Impatiens (Mini) Firefly Salmon II	GS	3.1	78
Impatiens (Trailing) Butterfly Deep Pink	GS	2.8	126
Impatiens (Trailing) Butterfly Lilac	GS	2.7	136

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L-M

Genus | Series | Cultivar	Source	Overall score 5=high; 1=low	Overall rank Out of 162
Lantana Bandana Rose	SG	2.7	132
Lantana Bandana Cherry	GS	2.5	150
Lantana Lucky Yellow	BFP	3.2	55
Lobelia Laguna Sky Blue	PW	2.6	145
Lobelia Laguna White	PW	2.4	158
Lobelia Techno Blue	GS	2.4	157
Marigold Moonstruck Yellow	SG	3.4	25
Millet (Ornamental) Jester	PA	3.7	10

 

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N

Genus | Series | Cultivar	Source	Overall score 5=high; 1=low	Overall rank Out of 162
Nemesia Safari White	PW	3.1	66
Nemesia Opal Innocence	PW	3.4	38

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O

Genus | Series | Cultivar	Source	Overall score 5=high; 1=low	Overall rank Out of 162
Osteospermum Tradewinds Pink	GS	3.0	89
Osteospermum Tradewinds White '06	GS	2.9	103
Osteospermum Soprano Vanilla Spoon	PW	2.9	105
Osteospermum Tradewinds Pure Yellow	GS	2.7	131
Osteospermum Tradewinds Light Purple	GS	3.2	59

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P

 

Genus | Series | Cultivar	Source	Overall score 5=high; 1=low	Overall rank Out of 162
Penstemon Phoenix Violet	GS	2.6	142
Penstemon Phoenix Red	GS	2.5	148
Pentas Butterfly Lavender Shades	B	2.2	161
Petunia Plush Deep Pink	SG	3.4	29
Petunia Jamboree Lavender II	GS	3.1	76
Petunia Jamboree Hot Pink	GS	3.3	40
Petunia Whispers Appleblossom	GS	3.0	87
Petunia Whispers Light Yellow	GS	2.7	138
Petunia Whispers Blue	GS	3.5	20
Petunia Whispers Rose Vein	GS	3.3	44
Petunia Madness Red Picotee	B	2.7	134
Petunia Easy Wave Coral Reef	PA	2.8	118
Petunia Easy Wave Beachcomber Mix	PA	2.8	124
Petunia Tidal Wave Purple	PA	3.5	19
Petunia Whispers Burgundy '06	GS	3.3	43
Petunia Whispers Red	GS	2.8	115
Petunia Whispers White	GS	3.1	71
Petunia Jamboree Burgundy	GS	3.7	4
Petunia Supertunia Raspberry Blast	PW	3.3	47
Petunia Madness Red Morn	B	2.6	143
Petunia Suncatcher Plum Vein	BFP	2.9	113
Petunia Madness Lavender Glow	B	3.0	94
Petunia Suncatcher Dark Coral	BFP	2.7	133
Phlox Intensia Lavender Glow	PW	3.7	6
Phlox Intensia Lilac Rose	PW	3.4	26
Phlox Intensia Star Brite	PW	3.6	12
Phlox Intensia Neon Pink	PW	3.7	7
Phlox Intensia Pink	PW	3.0	92
Portulaca Rio Scarlet	BFP	3.1	77

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S

Genus | Series | Cultivar	Source	Overall score 5=high; 1=low	Overall rank Out of 162
Salvia Red Hot Sally II	B	3.3	51
Salvia Spanish Dancer	PW	3.2	57
Salvia Mystic Spires Blue	BFP	3.7	9
Sanvitalia Sunbini	PW	4.2	1
Scaevola New Wonder	PW	3.4	34
Scaevola Whirlwind Blue	PW	3.5	23
Scaevola Bombay Light Blue	GS	3.4	28
Scaevola Bombay Pink	GS	3.0	81
Scaevola Whirlwind White	PW	3.2	63

 

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U-V

Genus | Series | Cultivar	Source	Overall score 5=high; 1=low	Overall rank Out of 162
Verbena Ipanema Silver	SG	2.4	154
Verbena Lanai Purple W/ Eye	GS	2.9	114
Verbena Rapunzel Violet '06	GS	2.9	110
Verbena Lanai Bright Pink	GS	2.9	106
Verbena Rapunzel Burgundy II	GS	2.7	139
Verbena Lanai Scarlet	GS	2.8	123
Verbena Lanai Peach	GS	2.4	155
Verbena Lanai Lavender Star	GS	3.7	8
Verbena Tukana Scarlet	PW	3.2	60
Verbena Tukana Raspberry	PW	3.2	54
Verbena Superbena Coral	PW	3.1	79
Verbena Tukana Deep Red	PW	3.0	95
Verbena Aztec Red Velvet	BFP	3.3	49
Vinca Nirvana Pink Blush	GS	3.1	72
Vinca Nirvana Violet	GS	3.3	41
Vinca Nirvana Lavender W/Eye	GS	2.8	120
Vinca Nirvana Cascade Shell Pink	GS	3.0	86
Vinca Pacifica Burgundy Halo	PA	3.4	35
Vinca Nirvana White	GS	3.1	73
Vinca Nirvana Cascade White	GS	3.4	30

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W-X-Y-Z

Genus | Series | Cultivar	Source	Overall score 5=high; 1=low	Overall rank Out of 162
Zinnia Zesty Yellow	B	3.5	21
Zinnia Zesty Scarlet	B	3.3	50
Zinnia Zesty Lemon	B	3.2	61
Zinnia Zesty Pink	B	3.4	37
Zinnia Zesty White	B	2.8	125

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About this list:

2006 Cornell University ratings of annuals grown at Bluegrass Lane in Ithaca, N.Y, grouped by genus, then sorted from highest to lowest overall season average. Each plant was rated by 4 people on overall impact of flowers, foliage, landscape value, and plot uniformity. Averages of all plant ratings on a 1-5 scale (1 = awful, 5 = great) are presented here as the "Overall score." The "Overall rank" of each plant (against a total of 162 plants) is also given.

***Source abbreviations:

• B: Ball Horticultural Company
• BFP: Ball FloraPlant
• F: Fischer USA
• GS: Goldsmith Seeds
• PA: Pan American Seed
• PW: Proven Winners
• SG: S&G Flowers.

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