2011 American Garden Award Winners Announced!
The public has voted and it's time to announce the 2011 American Garden Award winners! The 2011 American Garden Award, now in its third year, featured seven new flower varieties chosen by their breeders for their excellent garden performance. Once these new varieties were planted and put on display by the participating gardens, the public was invited to vote on their favorite using one of several voting methods. The votes have been tallied and the three winners are:
Most Popular! Grand Prize Winner
'SunPatiens® Variegated Spreading White'
'SunPatiens® Variegated Spreading White'
Finally, an Impatiens for the sun: 'SunPatiens® Variegated Spreading White'! Surprisingly, it also performs well in shady and cool climates, surviving until the first hard frost, making it a three-season favorite. The large white flowers and striking variegated foliage make it an ideal plant for the "night garden."
Second Place Winner
Dahlia 'Dahlinova Hypnotica® Lavender'
'Dahlinova Hypnotica® Lavender' is a beautifully strong plant with an amazing and striking flower color. This plant flowers over and over again. In a partial sun environment, the 'Dahlinova Hypnotica® Lavender' will offer you amazing beauty all summer long!
Third Place Winner
Petunia 'Easy Wave™ Neon Rose'
'Easy Wave™ Neon Rose' petunia can be grown in sunny containers, landscape beds, or just about anyplace you want to make a bold impression! These fast-growing and spreading petunias bloom continuously all season without cutting or dead-heading, and tolerate both hot and cool conditions extremely well. 'Easy Wave™ Neon Rose' offers vivid, eye-catching color!
