WEST CHICAGO, IL – High scores and rave reviews poured in this year from university and greenhouse plant trials across North America for some of Burpee Home Gardens exclusive flower varieties. Outstanding performers like Osteospermum White Lightning, Petunia Flash Mob Bluerific and Zinnia UpTown Grape aced the test and consistently ranked high in trials with positive feedback from growers and gardeners alike.
“Burpee Home Gardens flowers are hand-picked from the best genetics to keep your assortment fresh and focused on success for you and your customers,” says Scott Mozingo, Product Manager for Burpee Home Gardens. “This year’s exceptional trials results confirm that our lineup is filled with stunning performers home gardeners will love.”
Here are some of this year’s trial highlights:
Osteospermum White Lightning
- 4 out of 5 rating at Ohio State University Extension.
- All Season Long Leader of the Pack at the North Carolina State University trial in containers.
- Outstanding performance rating at the MUN Newfoundland University Botanic Garden Trial.
Petunia Flash Mob Bluerific
- No. 1 petunia in Buffalo Public Garden Walk at Erie Basin Marina (Buffalo, NY).
- Top 10 ranking at Virginia Tech Annual Trial Gardens.
- Perfect summer rating at the Missouri State University trial.
Zinnia UpTown Grape
- Perfect scores in June, July and August at Missouri State University trial.
- Received perfect rating of 5 at the North Carolina Arboretum.
- Bedding plant All-Season Long Leader of the Pack at North Carolina State University trial.
The varieties featured above are available exclusively through the Burpee Home Gardens brand for 2014 North American spring sales. Visit BallSeed.com/burpeehomegardens to learn more about the program. To place an order, contact your Ball Seed sales representative or call 800 879-BALL.
Burpee Home Gardens® is a program of garden-ready flower, vegetable and herb plants available nationally at retail garden centers. Backed by the 132-year history of Burpee, the first name in home gardening, Burpee Home Gardens provides gardeners with time-tested varieties and information, ideas and inspiration for success. For more information visit burpeehomegardens.com.
Source: Ball Horticultural Company
