| [Image: 1]Top 10 Caladiums Rated from 2009 Caladium Variety Trial A total of 38 caladium varieties were evaluated at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station during the summer of 2009 for their landscape performance, including foliage color, fullness and plant uniformity. The top 10 performers are presented here. (Caladium tubers were donated by Classic Caladiums and Happiness Farms.) |
| [Image: Coleus]Plant coleus for fabulous fall color (Video 09/14/09) It’s definitely not fall yet, but one plant that’s showing beautiful fall color right now is the coleus. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains a basic consideration when selecting a coleus plant. (Runtime: 1:34) |
| [Image: blue improved]'Songbird' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009 Photo gallery of varieties in the 'Songbird' series columbines from landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. |
| [Image: blue white]'Swan' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009 Photo gallery of varieties in the Swan series columbines from landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. |
| [Image: blue blotch]'XXL' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part I), Spring 2009 A photo gallery of the 'XXL' pansy varieties from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. |
| [Image: red wing]'XXL' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part II), Spring 2009 A photo gallery of the 'XXL' pansy varieties from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. |
| [Image: Photo of Allen Owings]Ornamental sweet potato options continue to expand Ornamental sweet potatoes have gained considerable interest among land¬scape industry professionals and home gardeners over the past 10 years. Varieties include plants that are chartreuse-lime green (Margarita), blackish purple (Blackie) and tricolored (Pink Frost). |
| [Image: red blotch]'Matrix' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part II) / Trial Results, Spring 2009 Photo gallery of the Matrix series pansies from landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. Data also included. |
| [Image: blue blotch]'Matrix' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part I) / Trial Results, Spring 2009 Photo gallery of the Matrix series pansies from landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. Data also included. |
| Athens Select plants thrive in heat, humidity (Distributed 03/25/09) Athens Select is a plant evaluation program that measures a variety’s heat and humidity tolerance. Founded in 1999 at the University of Georgia, the program includes trials at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center in Baton Rouge and the Hammond Research Station in Hammond. |
| [Image: coral rose]Zahara Series Zinnias - Photo Gallery The Zahara series of zinnias are new from Ball Horticulture Company for 2009. There are four cultivars and a mix available. This is a Zinnia marylandica species. |
| Ball Flora Plant, Ball Seed and PanAmerican Seed Herbaceous Plant Trial Report - 2008 Landscape evaluation observations were taken on new plants from Ball Seed, Pan American Seed and Ball Flora Plant (now collectively referred to as Ball Horticulture) in 2008. Here is the completed report from LSU AgCenter work at the Hammond Research Station. |
| [Image: Once established in the landscape, vinca provides season-long color with nonstop blooms.]Don’t Let Leaf Spot Spoil Your Vincas Annual vinca, also referred to as periwinkle by many home gardeners and industry professionals, is one of the best-selling bedding plants in the Southeastern United States. LSU AgCenter researchers are working to prevent on the diseases that plagues this plant, leaf spot. |
| [Image: cherry]Tidal Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery The 'Tidal Wave' series of petunias are hedgiflora type petunias. They are the tallest growing and widest spreading of these petunia groups. Here is a photo gallery of the four cultivars in this series. |
| [Image: blue wave]Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery The 'Wave' series of petunias is very popular with commercial landscapers and home gardeners. Here is a photo gallery of the cultivars. |
| [Image: blue]Easy Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery The 'Easy Wave' series of petunias are smaller versions of the original 'Wave' series. This group has also allowed for the expansion of flower color options in the series. Here is a photo gallery of the cultivars. Several "mixes" are available also. |
| [Image: overview]Plush Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery The new 'Plush' series of petunias are the newest of the seed propagated spreading type petunias. They are available from S & G Flowers. Here is photo gallery of the cultivars. |
| [Image: bedding plants]Bedding Plants for Louisiana Landscapes In addition to flowers, bedding plants may be grown for their colorful foliage or interesting forms or textures. With proper selection, they can be used to provide color throughout the year. Use this publication to help you with bedding plant selection and proper care. |
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