2015 AAS Winners

All-America Selections 2015 Winners

Dianthus InterspecificJolt Pink F1

2015 AAS Bedding Plant Winner

Dianthus Interspecific Jolt™ Pink F1

Genus species: Dianthus barbatus interspecificCommon name: Interspecific DianthusUnique qualities: Highly durable - stands up to hot summer conditions and continues to flower without setting seed, very showy, shocking summer color.Flower size: Flower umbel of 4.33-4.72 inchesBloom time: Late Spring to frostPlant height: 16 to 20 inchesPlant spacing: 10 to 14 inchesPlant type: Annual, semi-hardy to zone 7 or milderGarden location: Full sunWeather tolerance: Cold, heat, rain and windClosest comparisons on market: Amazon F1 Rose Magic, Noverna Coral, Barbarini Rose

Impatiens Bounce™ Pink FlamePPAF ‘Balboufink’

2015 AAS Vegetative Ornamental Winner

Impatiens Interspecific Bounce™Pink Flame PPAF ‘Balboufink’

Genus species: Impatiens hybrida Common name: Interspecific impatiensUnique qualities: Completely downy mildew resistant, this impatiens will last from spring all the way through fall in sun or shade. Available in plant form only.Flower size: 1 1/8 inchesBloom time: Spring to first frostPlant height: 14 to 16 inchesPlant width: 14 to 20 inchesPlant type: AnnualGarden location: Sun or ShadeDisease resistance: Downy MildewClosest comparisons on market: Celebration Rose Star and Magnum Blue

Impatiens SunPatiens® Spreading Shell Pink 2015 AAS Vegetative Ornamental Winner

Impatiens Hybrida SunPatiens®Spreading Shell Pink

Genus species: Impatiens x hybrida hortCommon name: SunPatiens ®

Unique qualities: Breeding breakthrough: robust, sun loving, heat loving impatiens that thrive in full sun or part shade spring through fall. Available in plant form only.Flower size: 2 to 3 inchesBloom time: Early spring through hard frostPlant height: 22 to 32 inchesPlant width: Up to 36 inches in the gardenPlant type: AnnualGarden location: Sun or shadeDisease resistance: Downy mildewClosest comparisons on market: NGI Sun Harmony Pink, SunPatiens® Compact Blush Pink

Petunia Tidal Wave

Red Velour F12015 AAS Flower Winner

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Petunia Tidal Wave Red Velour F1

Genus species: Petunia x hybridaCommon name: Petunia Unique qualities: Unique velvety red color in a super-size plant for big, bold 3D color. Plants fill big spaces and climb over walls and fences covering a large area quickly and beautifully. Flower size: 2 to 2.5 inch bloomsBloom time: Summer to frostPlant height: Up to 32” tall if planted 12” apart, or a low ground cover if planted 24” apartPlant width: Spreads up to 5 feet acrossPlant type: AnnualGarden location: Full sun to part shadeWeather tolerance: Cold, heat and rainClosest comparisons on market: Ramblin’ Red, Tidal Wave Cherry

Petunia Trilogy Red F12015 AAS Bedding Plant Winner

Petunia Trilogy Red F1

Genus species: Petunia x atkinsiana Common name: Spreading petunia Unique qualities: Trilogy has a unique dome-shaped habit and maintains tidy shape. Plants cover themselves in blooms. Flower size: 2.5 inch bloomsBloom time: Late spring, summer to frostPlant height: 12 to 15 inchesPlant width: 30 to 36 inchesPlant type: AnnualGarden location: Full sunWeather tolerance: Heat and rainClosest comparisons on market: Easy Wave Red F1, Ramblin Red F1, Trilogy Scarlet F1

Salvia Summer Jewel White2015 AAS Bedding Plant Winner

Salvia Summer Jewel White

Genus species: Salvia coccineaCommon name: Texas sageUnique qualities: Flowers very early and continues blooming until frost. Stays compact at no more than 18 inches when mature.Flower size: 0.5 inchesBloom time: Late spring, summer and fallPlant height: 10 to 24 inchesPlant width: 10 to 15 inches Plant type: AnnualGarden location: Full sunWeather tolerance: Heat, rain and windClosest comparisons on market: Snow Nymph, Summer Jewel Red

Basil Dolce Fresca2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

Basil Dolce Fresca

Genus species: Ocimum basilicumCommon name: Sweet basil Unique qualities: Unique bushy habit and shorter internodes. Performs well in containers and holds its nice controlled size in the garden. Sweet tender leaves with great Mediterranean taste.Plant height: 12 to 14 inchesPlant width: 10 to 12 inchesGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 10 to 12 inchesWeather tolerance: Drought tolerantClosest comparisons on market: Italian Large Leaf and Minette

Basil Persian2015 AAS Regional Vegetable/Edible Winner

Heartland, Mountain/SouthwestWest/Northwest

Basil Persian

Genus species: Ocimum basilicumCommon name: Persian basil, anise basil Unique qualities: Organic. Large vigorous plant is a prolific producer of pleasant tasting culinary leaves. The silvery green foliage, sturdy branches and large leaves make a great ornamental plant. Attractive to bees.Leaf taste: Sweet flavorLeaf size: 1 x 2/3 inchesPlant height: 12 to 15 inchesPlant spread: 15 inchesGarden location: Full sun annualGarden spacing: 12 to 15 inchesHarvest: 75 days from seed, 30 from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Cinnamon Basil, Siam Queen

Heartland, Mountain/SouthwestWest/Northwest

Beet Avalanche 2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

Beet Avalanche

Genus species: Beta vulgarisCommon name: White beetUnique qualities:. Exceptionally sweet mild beet flavor. White beets do not "bleed“ - no staining of clothing or hands, no bleeding in salads, soups, etc.Fruit size: 9 ounces, 2.75-3.14” Fruit color: Creamy whitePlant height: 12 inchesPlant spread: 6 inchesGarden location: Full sun Garden spacing: sow 15 seeds per foot in rows 12-18 inches apartHarvest: 50 days from sowing seedDisease tolerance: Tolerance to CercosporaClosest comparisons on market: Blankoma, Albino

Broccoli Artwork F12015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

Broccoli Artwork F1

Genus species: Brassica oleracea ItalicaCommon name: Sweet stem broccoliUnique qualities: Unique delicious, long-yielding stem broccoli. Bolt tolerant variety generates tender tasty side shoots multiple times. It is optimal to remove the main head at the .78-1.57” stage by snapping the stem below the head. First harvest occurs 10 days after the head removal.Fruit size: 1” diameter head, stem 5.9-7” longFruit color: Dark greenPlant height: 30 inches Garden location: Full sun Garden spacing: 8 inchesNumber of fruits: 10 to 20Harvest: 85 days from seed, 55 from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Apollo F1 and Aspabroc F1

Brussels Sprouts Hestia F1

Mountain/SouthwestSoutheast

2015 AAS Regional Vegetable/Edible Winner

Brussels Sprouts Hestia F1

Genus species: Brassica oleraceaCommon name: Brussels SproutsUnique qualities: Nice, erect Brussels Sprouts with excellent flavor. Tolerates both warm weather and cool while other varieties require cooler temperatures for sweetness.Fruit size: 1-inch diameterFruit color: Bright green exterior, yellow interiorPlant height: 30 inches Plant width: 24 inches Garden location: Full sun Garden spacing: 18-24” apart in rows 3’ apartNumber of fruits: Up to 100 sprouts per plantHarvest: 100 days from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Gustus F1 and Royal Marvel F1

Mountain/SouthwestSoutheast

Chives, Garlic Geisha2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

Garlic Chives Geisha

Genus species: Allium tuberosumCommon name: Garlic chivesUnique qualities: Organic. Huge yield of mild garlic flavored leaves. Wonderful dried, or prepared fresh. Excellent perennial herb for gardens or containers. Attracts bees.Leaf size: 12 inches longLeaf color: Bright green leaves, white flowerPlant height: 18-20 inchesPlant width: 9-10 inchesGarden location: Full sun perennialGarden spacing: 10-12 inchesHarvest: 30 days from transplanting, 75 days from sowing seedClosest comparisons on market: Garlic chives, Nira

Cucumber Parisian Gherkin F1

Mountain/SouthwestNortheast


Cucumber Parisian Gherkin F1

Genus species: Cucumis sativus Common name: Cucumber Unique qualities: Excellent disease resistance, sweet flavored crisp, process into pickles wellFruit size: 2-4 inches longFruit shape: TaperedFruit color: Medium green Plant height: 24 inches Plant width: 24 inches Garden location: Full sun Garden spacing: 20-24 inches apartHarvest: 50 daysDisease resistances: CMV and Scab resistance, PM toleranceClosest comparisons on market: Artist F1, Pioneer F1

Mountain/SouthwestNortheast

Lettuce Sandy2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

Lettuce Sandy

Genus species: Lactuca sativaCommon name: Oakleaf lettuce Unique qualities: Excellent disease resistance, frilly loose heads. Sweet leaves are typically not bitter when heat stressed. Slow to bolt.Fruit size: 10-12 inch loose headsFruit shape: Serrated leaves in a tight clusterFruit color: Bright green leavesPlant height: 10 inches Garden location: Full sun to partial shadeGarden spacing: 10 inches Harvest: 30 days for baby leaf, 45-50 days to full maturityDisease resistances: Powdery Mildew, Downey Mildew and Tip Burn resistant; heat tolerantClosest comparisons on market: Green Salad Bowl and Panisse

Oregano Cleopatra2015 AAS Regional Vegetable/Edible Winner

NortheastWest/ Northwest

Oregano Cleopatra

Genus species: Origanum syricaCommon name: OreganoUnique qualities: Organic herb with attractive silver gray foliage. Excellent ornamental for gardens or containers. Mildly spicy, pepperminty flavor perfect in Mediterranean dishes, soups and sauces. Wonderful fresh or as a dried spice.Leaf flavor: Mildly spicy, peppermintyFruit color: Green/gray leavesPlant height: 5-6 inches Plant habit: Low growing, spreading and trailingGarden location: Full sun perennialGarden spacing: 7-8 inches Harvest: 100 days from indoor sowing, 30 days from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Greek, Italian

NortheastWest/ Northwest

Pak Choi Bopak F1

Great LakesMountain/SouthwestNortheast


Pak Choi Bopak F1

Genus species: Brassica rapa chinensisCommon name: Pak Choi, Bok ChoyUnique qualities: Compact habit and early maturing attractive cool season plant with tender leaves and crisp sweet tasting stalks.Fruit size: 8 inches high, 4 inches wide at baseFruit shape: Upright heads, outward flaring leavesFruit color: White stalks and dark green leavesPlant height: 14 inches Plant width: 10 inches Garden location: Full sun or partial shadeGarden spacing: 10 inches apartHarvest : 60 days seed, 45 days from transplantClosest Comparisons: on market: Joi Choi F1 and Win-Win Choi F1

Great LakesMountain/SouthwestNortheast

Pepper Emerald Fire F12015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

Pepper Emerald Fire F1

Genus species: Capsicum annuumCommon name: Jalapeno pepperUnique qualities: Vigorous high yielding X3R hybrid produces extra large and very tasty hot jalapenos perfect for stuffing, grilling or in salsaFruit size: 3.3 x 1.2 inchesFruit color: Dark green with no crackingPlant height: 2 feetGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 18-24 inchesNumber of fruits: 25-30Harvest: 90 days from transplantingDisease resistances: Xanthomonas Campestris Race 1-3 (X3R), PVY POClosest comparisons on market: El Jefe, Chichimeca

Pepper Flaming Flare F12015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

Pepper Flaming Flare F1

Genus species: Capsicum annuumCommon name: Fresno pepperUnique qualities: Early maturing sweeter tasting Fresno pepper consistently produces larger fruits and more peppers per plant. Fruit size: 3.75” x 1”, 1 ounceFruit color: Red mature fruitPlant height: 2.5 feetPlant width: 2 feetGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 18-24 inchesNumber of fruits: 15 plusHarvest: 75 days from transplantingDisease resistances: TMV, POClosest comparisons on market: Havasu F1, Fresno

Pepper Hot Sunset F1

Great LakesHeartlandSoutheast


Pepper Hot Sunset F1

Genus species: Capsicum annuumCommon name: Hot wax pepperUnique qualities: Prolific and earlier harvest of delicious and spicy (650 Scoville units) fruitsFruit size: 7.25 x 1.5 inchesFruit color: Matures to redPlant height: 2.5 feetPlant width: 2 feetGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 18 to 24 inchesNumber of fruits: 15-20 per plantHarvest: 85 days from transplantDisease resistances: Xanthomonas Campestris Race 1-3 (X3R), Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Closest comparisons on market: Stoked, Inferno

Southeast, Heartland and Great Lakes

Pepper Pretty N Sweet F12015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

Pepper Pretty N Sweet F1

Genus species: Capsicum annuum Common name: Sweet pepperUnique qualities: First sweet pepper that can be grown both as an ornamental and edible "ornamedible". Excellent choice for containers, kitchen garden, or in annual beds with flowers. Fruit size: 1 to 1.5 inches Fruit color: Orange, red and yellowPlant height: 18-20 inchesPlant width: Sturdy bushGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 12-14 inchesNumber of fruits: 100 plusHarvest: 105 days from sowing seed, 60 days from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Sweet Pickle, Yum Yum F1 Mix

Pepper Sweet Sunset F1

HeartlandSoutheastWest/Northwest


Pepper Sweet Sunset F1

Genus species: Capsicum annuumCommon name: Sweet banana pepperUnique qualities: High yielding X3R variety sets a large amount of colorful tasty peppersFruit size: 7.4 x 1.5 inches, 2 ouncesFruit shape: Tapered oblongFruit color: Light yellow color when immature, nice red color when maturePlant height: 28 inches Plant width: 28 inches Garden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 18-24 inches apartHarvest : 85-90 days from transplantingDisease tolerances: Resistant to Xanthomonas campestris races 1-3 (X3R)Closest Comparisons on market: Sweet Spot and Gold Rush

HeartlandSoutheastWest/Northwest

Radish Roxanne F12015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

Radish Roxanne F1

Genus species: Raphanus sativusCommon name: RadishUnique qualities: Hybrid radish with medium-tall tops and creamy white interior, grows well in diverse climatesFruit size: Up to 1½-inch diameterFruit shape: RoundFruit color: Red skin, white interiorPlant height: 6-8 inches tallGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 1½-2 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart Harvest: 27 days from sowing seedClosest comparisons on market: Rover F1 and Cheriette F1

Squash Bossa Nova F12015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

Squash Bossa Nova F1

Genus species: Cucurbita pepoCommon name: Caserta squash, zucchiniUnique qualities: Beautiful dark and light green mottled exterior makes the fruits easier to see during a long and prolific harvest.Fruit size: 8 to10 ouncesFruit color: Light green skin with dark patchesPlant height: 3 feetPlant width: 4 feetGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 4 to 5 feetNumber of fruits: Very prolificHarvest: 25 to 40 days from transplantDisease Resistances: Zucchini and Watermelon Mosaic VirusClosest comparisons on market: Greyzini F1, Ishtar F1

Squash Butterscotch F12015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

Squash Butterscotch F1

Genus species: Cucurbita moschataCommon name: Butternut, winter squashUnique qualities: Small-fruited butternut with unusually sweet taste. The compact vine is space-saving in the garden and perfect for containers.Fruit color: TanPlant width/spread: 3 feetGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 5 to 6 square feet per plantNumber of fruits: 4Harvest: 100 days from seed, 85 days transplantDisease resistances: Powdery mildewClosest comparisons on market: Early Butternut, Metro

Tomato Chef’s Choice Pink F1

Great LakesSoutheast


Tomato Chef’s Choice Pink F1

Genus species: Solanum lycopersicumCommon name: Beefsteak tomatoUnique qualities: Very large yields of pink beefsteak tomatoes with the perfect acid to sugar balance make it a must for any home chef. Indeterminate plant.Fruit size: 6 to 7 inches, 12 to 14 ouncesFruit color: PinkPlant height: 4 to 5 feetPlant width: 24 inchesGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 18-20 inchesNumber of fruits: 30 plusHarvest: 110 days from transplantingDiseases resistances: TMV, Anthracnose, scab, Vermiculum wilt and CrackClosest comparisons on market: Pink Brandymaster F1, Brandy Boy F1

Great LakesSoutheast

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2015 AAS Winners