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Colorado State University
Colorado State University’s trials in Fort Collins were plagued with drought -- the worst in 30 years or more, said Jim Klett, professor and extension landscape horticulturist. Plants were exposed to extreme heat with temperatures in the 90s. A new container area was established at this year’s trials with 370 containers of vegetative material.
Angelonia: ‘Carita Purple.’
Bacopa: ‘Breeze Upright White.’
Diascia: ‘Flying Colors Coral.’
Gazania: Frosty Kiss Mix.
Geranium (seed): ‘Florever Violet.’
Geranium (vegetative): ‘Anne.’
Impatiens (double): ‘Fiesta Apple Blossom.’
New Guinea impatiens: ‘Sonic Salmon.’
Petunia (seed): ‘Storm Violet.’
For more: James Klett, Colorado State University, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Fort Collins, CO 80523; (970) 491-7179; fax (970) 491-7745; jeklett@lamar.colostate.edu.
Welby Gardens
Welby Gardens in Denver dealt with drought, high temperatures and fire hazards, said trial manager Celia Tannehill. Smoke from the Haymen forest fire reached Welby Gardens, she said. The City of Denver implemented water restrictions July 1, and Welby was restricted to watering every three days. A hailstorm hit in July and did minor damage to some bedding plants and fruit and vegetables, but plants are recovering. There were minimal pest problems because portions of the field were sterilized with Telone and RootShield in early spring because of soil-borne fungal diseases last year, she said.
Gomphrena: ‘All Around Purple.’
Pennisetum: ‘Purple Majesty.’
Petunia: ‘Avalanche White,’ Tiny Tunia Plum Ice.
Rudbeckia: ‘Prairie Sun.’
Salvia: Marble Arch Mix.
Verbena: ‘Lanai Bright Pink,’ ‘Santos.’
Vinca: ‘Compact Purple with Yellow Eye.’
Zinnia: ‘Sun Gold.’
For more: Welby Gardens, 2761 E. 74th, Denver, CO 80229; (800) 457-4725; celiat@qwest.net; www.hardyboyplant.com.
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