more... > Hammond Research Station > Look What's Growing > Top 10 Caladiums Rated from 2009 Caladium Variety Trial [Image: 1] 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.) 'Matrix' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part II) / Trial Results, Spring 2009 [Image: red blotch] Photo gallery of the Matrix series pansies from landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. Data also included. 'Matrix' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part I) / Trial Results, Spring 2009 [Image: blue blotch] Photo gallery of the Matrix series pansies from landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. Data also included. 'XXL' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part II), Spring 2009 [Image: red wing] A photo gallery of the 'XXL' pansy varieties from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009.  more articles... 'XXL' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part I), Spring 2009 [Image: blue blotch] A photo gallery of the 'XXL' pansy varieties from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. 'Sun Spun' Petunia - Photo Gallery, April 2009 [Image: burgundy] A photo gallery of the new 'Sun Spun' petunia varieties (Ball FloraPlant) from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station. 'Songbird' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009 [Image: blue improved] Photo gallery of varieties in the 'Songbird' series columbines from landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. 'Swan' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009 [Image: blue white] Photo gallery of varieties in the Swan series columbines from landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. What's Blooming at Hammond - Late April 2009 [Image: celebration] The LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station evaluates landscape plants for adaptability to Louisiana's growing conditions. Here are some photos of "nice looking" plants from late April 2009. What's Blooming at Hammond - Early / Mid-April 2009 [Image: sunshine] The LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station evaluates landscape plants for adaptability to Louisiana's growing conditions. Here are some photos of "nice looking" plants from early and mid April 2009. What's Blooming at Hammond - Late March 2009 [Image: neon cherry] The LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station evaluates landscape plants for adaptability to Louisiana's growing conditions. Here are some photos of "nice looking" plants from late March 2009. Sports Mulch - Purple and Gold [Image: sports mulch] What mulch in your landscape using colors from your favorite teams. The newest mulch to debut in south Louisiana in the last couple months is Sports Mulch. This new mulch is one display at the Landscape Horticulture Research and Extension Center located at the LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station. Vinca Landscape Performance Evaluations from 2005 [Image: burgundy] Vinca series were evaluated at Burden Center in Baton Rouge in 2005 for landscape performance. Series evaluated were: ‘Sunstorm’ (8 cultivars and a mix), ‘Cooler’ (12 cultivars and a mix), ‘Victory’ (9 cultivars), ‘Titan’ (3 cultivars), ‘Pacifica’ (13 cultivars and two mixes), ‘Sunglow’ (1 cultivar), ‘Sundress’ (1 cultivar), ‘Sunshower’ (5 cultivars), ‘Mediterranean’ (6 cultivars and a mix) and ‘Nirvana’ (2 cultivars). The results are in the attached PDF file. Profusion Zinnias - 2008 Photo Gallery [Image: Profusion Zinnia JPEG] The Profusion series of zinnias from Sakata Seed continues to expand. Starting in 2009, 13 varieties will be available. New double-flower forms are debuting. In addition, we still have the old, good-performing standbys -- Orange, White, Cherry (improved), Fire, and Apricot. See photos of all the Profusion zinnias in this PowerPoint presentation. Click for more information...