One plus for the residents of Fort Collins is that their community is host to Colorado State University's Flower Trial Gardens. Located along College Avenue, the gardens feature annual flowers, perennials and cool season bloomers.
Every year some of the most vibrant annuals suited for Colorado’s dry climate are given special admiration for their appearance, hardiness and uniqueness. We’ve included some of the winning selections for 2014 below.
- The XXL Veracruz Dahlia has bicolor lavender and white pom-pom shaped flowers with strong stems that make great cut flowers.
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