WEST CHICAGO, IL – PanAmerican Seed is pleased to announce acceptance of three 2014 All-America Selections Awards for the following varieties: Eggplant Patio Baby F1, Angelonia Serenita™ Pink, and Osteospermum Akila® Daisy White. These three wins are part of a record-breaking awards season for AAS, where the organization has bestowed a grand total of 19 winners for the 2014 gardening season – the most winners in one year since AAS’s establishment in the 1930s.
“PanAmerican Seed and its breeding teams are proud to be part of this banner year of award winners. Obtaining the All-America Selections distinction is an honor, and the award certainly helps us set our genetics apart for our seed customers and home gardeners who are looking for the best,” says Claire Watson, product marketing manager for PanAmerican Seed.
Eggplant Patio Baby F1 (AAS 2014 Regional Edible Winner) is a naturally compact plant perfect for container gardening. Judges enjoyed its attractiveness as an edible and ornamental, and found its taste was excellent – less bitter than comparison varieties.
Angelonia Serenita Pink F1 (AAS 2014 National Flower Winner) was praised by judges for being drought and heat-tolerant while continuing to produce a large number of orchid-like blooms all season long. Ideal when hot, humid temperatures hit gardens across the country.
Osteospermum Akila® Daisy White F1 (AAS 2014 National Bedding Plant Winner) is a clear white osteo that’s tidy with cheery-faced blooms for Easter and Mother’s Day. Judges raved about this long-lasting spring plant. It also showed more drought tolerance than other African daisies.
As 2014 AAS winners, seed for Eggplant Patio Baby F1, Angelonia Serenita Pink, and Osteospermum Akila Daisy White is available now for immediate sale. For further plant information and culture details, visit www.panamseed.com.
About All-America Selections
For 75 years, All-America Selections (AAS) has promoted new garden seed varieties that pass the test of superior garden performance judged in impartial trials throughout North America. For more information, visit www.all-americaselections.org.
About PanAmerican Seed
PanAmerican Seed is an internationally renowned breeder and producer based in West Chicago, Illinois, that produces high-quality and best-performing flower varieties, including our award-winning series of Wave® petunias and Cool Wave® pansies. Research facilities in North and South America, the Pacific Rim and Europe enable us to test and evaluate new varieties under numerous climatic conditions. Our state-of-the-art seed distribution center guarantees quick, efficient processing of orders for our worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.panamseed.com.
Source: PanAmerican Seed
