All-America Selections 2013 Winners

Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’2013 Flower Winner

Genus species: Echinacea hybridaCommon name: ConeflowerUnique qualities: Vivid color range in a first year flowering perennial from seedFlower color: Shades of purple, pink, red, orange, yellow, cream & whiteFoliage color: GreenFlower form: Single daisyFlower size: 3-3.5 inchesPlant height: 26-32 inchesPlant width: 25-30 inchesPlant type: First year flowering perennialGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 24 inchesLength of time from sowing seed to flower: 23-24 weeks from a January sowing 

Canna ‘South Pacific Scarlet’ F12013 Flower Winner

Genus species: Canna generalisCommon name: CannaUnique qualities: First F1 seed canna, more vigorous and sturdy than other seed propagated cannas, non-stop flowering all season longFlower color: Scarlet Foliage color: GreenFlower form: StandardFlower size: 4-4.5 inchesPlant height: 4-5 feetPlant width: 12-18 inches Plant type: Tender perennial in zones 7-10Garden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 18-24 inchesLength of time from sowing seed to flower: 11-12 weeks Closest comparisons on market: ‘Tropical’ series

Geranium ‘Pinto™ PremiumWhite to Rose’ F1

2013 Bedding Plant Winner

Genus species: Pelargonium x hortorumCommon name: GeraniumUnique qualities: Flower coloration starts out white then deepens to deep rose-pink as the flowers matureFlower color: Bicolor white to roseFoliage color: Dark greenFlower form: UprightFlower size: 5 inchesPlant height: 14-16 inchesPlant type: AnnualGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 12-18 inchesClosest comparisons on market: ‘Pinto™ Blush,’ Maverick Appleblossom,’ ‘Diva Rose Ice’

Zinnia ‘ProfusionDouble Deep Salmon’

2013 Bedding Plant Winner

Genus species: Zinnia hybridaCommon name: ZinniaUnique qualities: Unique salmon double flower, disease tolerant, early floweringFlower color: Vibrant, deep salmonFoliage color: GreenFlower form: MoundedFlower size: 2.5 to 3 inchesPlant height: 8 to14 inchesPlant type: AnnualGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 24 inchesClosest comparisons on market: ‘Zahara Double Fire,’ ‘Profusion Double Golden,’ ‘Profusion Deep Apricot’

Zinnia ‘ProfusionDouble Hot Cherry’

2013 Bedding Plant Winner

Genus species: Zinnia hybridaCommon name: ZinniaUnique qualities: Vivid deep rose double flower, flower petals do not fade under high temperatures, disease tolerant, early floweringFlower color: Vivid deep roseFoliage color: GreenFlower form: MoundedFlower size: 2.5 to 3 inchesPlant height: 8 to 14 inchesPlant type: AnnualGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 24 inchesClosest comparisons on market: ‘Profusion Double Cherry,’ Double Zahara Cherry’

Melon ‘Melemon’ F12013 Vegetable Winner

Genus species: Cucumis melo L.Common name: Piel de Sapo type melonUnique qualities: Unique sweet-tart taste, fruits hold one month after harvestFruit size: 4.5 poundsFruit shape: OblateFruit color: Green rind turns to chartreuse at maturity, white fleshPlant type: ViningPlant height: 10 to 12 inchesPlant width: 28 inchesGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 14 inchesLength of time to harvest: 70-80 days from transplant, 85-95 days from sowing seedClosest comparisons on market: ‘Lambkin’ F1, ‘Kermit’ F1, ‘Saporosa’ F1

Tomato, Cherry ‘Jasper’ F12013 Vegetable Winner

Genus species: Solanum lycopersicumCommon name: Cherry tomatoUnique qualities: Superior eating quality and tasteFruit size: ¾ - 1”, 7-10 gramsFruit shape: RoundFruit color: Uniform redPlant type: Vigorous indeterminate Plant height: 7 feetPlant width: 3 feet when stakedGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 1-2 feetLength of time to harvest: 60 days from transplant, 90 days from sowing seedDisease resistances: Late Blight, Early Blight, Fusarium races 1, 2Closest comparisons on market: ‘Suncherry Premium’ F1, ‘Juliet’ F1, ‘Sweet Baby Girl’ F1

Watermelon ‘Harvest Moon’ F12013 Vegetable Winner

Genus species: Citrullus lanatusCommon name: WatermelonUnique qualities: First hybrid triploid watermelon bred specifically for the Home Garden market. Note: Triploids require planting with a diploid pollinator in a ratio of three triploids to one diploid and perform best if started indoors with a consistent soil temperature of 90 degrees F until germination.Fruit size: 18 to 20 poundsFruit shape: Elongated roundFruit color: Dark green rind with large and small yellow spots; flesh is red/pinkPlant type: Large vigorous spreading and trailing yellow spotted vinesPlant height: 15 inchesPlant width: 3-5 feetGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 3-5 feetLength of time to harvest: 80-100 days from transplantingClosest comparisons on market: ‘Moon and Stars Red,’ ‘Moon and Stars Yellow’