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Newest AAS Winners including flowers from seed, flowers from cuttings and vegetables/edibles.
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All - America Selections 2015 Winners
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Page 1: 2015 AAS Winners

All-America Selections

2015 Winners

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Impatiens Bounce™ Pink Flame

PPAF ‘Balboufink’2015 AAS Vegetative Ornamental Winner

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Impatiens Interspecific Bounce™

Pink Flame PPAF ‘Balboufink’

Genus species: Impatiens hybrida

Common name: Interspecific impatiens

Unique qualities: Completely downy mildew

resistant, this impatiens will last from spring all

the way through fall in sun or shade.

Available in plant form only.

Flower size: 1 1/8 inches

Bloom time: Spring to first frost

Plant height: 14 to 16 inches

Plant width: 14 to 20 inches

Plant type: Annual

Garden location: Sun or Shade

Disease resistance: Downy Mildew

Closest comparisons on market:

Celebration Rose Star and Magnum Blue

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Impatiens SunPatiens®

Spreading Shell Pink 2015 AAS Vegetative Ornamental Winner

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Impatiens Hybrida SunPatiens®

Spreading Shell Pink

Genus species: Impatiens x hybrida hort

Common name: SunPatiens ®

Unique qualities: Breeding breakthrough:

robust, sun loving, heat loving impatiens that

thrive in full sun or part shade spring through

fall. Available in plant form only.

Flower size: 2 to 3 inches

Bloom time: Early spring through hard frost

Plant height: 22 to 32 inches

Plant width: Up to 36 inches in the garden

Plant type: Annual

Garden location: Sun or shade

Disease resistance: Downy mildew

Closest comparisons on market: NGI Sun

Harmony Pink, SunPatiens® Compact Blush

Pink

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Petunia Trilogy Red F1

2015 AAS Bedding Plant Winner

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Petunia Trilogy Red F1

Genus species: Petunia x atkinsiana

Common name: Spreading petunia

Unique qualities: Trilogy has a unique

dome-shaped habit and maintains tidy shape.

Plants cover themselves in blooms.

Flower size: 2.5 inch blooms

Bloom time: Late spring, summer to frost

Plant height: 12 to 15 inches

Plant width: 30 to 36 inches

Plant type: Annual

Garden location: Full sun

Weather tolerance: Heat and rain

Closest comparisons on market: Easy

Wave Red F1, Ramblin Red F1, Trilogy

Scarlet F1

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Salvia Summer Jewel White2015 AAS Bedding Plant Winner

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Salvia Summer Jewel White

Genus species: Salvia coccinea

Common name: Texas sage

Unique qualities: Flowers very early and

continues blooming until frost. Stays compact

at no more than 18 inches when mature.

Flower size: 0.5 inches

Bloom time: Late spring, summer and fall

Plant height: 10 to 24 inches

Plant width: 10 to 15 inches

Plant type: Annual

Garden location: Full sun

Weather tolerance: Heat, rain and wind

Closest comparisons on market: Snow

Nymph, Summer Jewel Red

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Basil Dolce Fresca

2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

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Basil Dolce Fresca

Genus species: Ocimum basilicum

Common name: Sweet basil

Unique qualities: Unique bushy habit and

shorter internodes. Performs well in

containers and holds its nice controlled size in

the garden.

Sweet tender leaves with great Mediterranean

taste.

Plant height: 12 to 14 inches

Plant width: 10 to 12 inches

Garden location: Full sun

Garden spacing: 10 to 12 inches

Weather tolerance: Drought tolerant

Closest comparisons on market: Italian

Large Leaf and Minette

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Brussels Sprouts Hestia F1

Mountain/Southwe

st

Southeast

2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

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Brussels Sprouts Hestia F1

Genus species: Brassica oleracea

Common name: Brussels Sprouts

Unique qualities: Nice, erect Brussels

Sprouts with excellent flavor. Tolerates both

warm weather and cool while other varieties

require cooler temperatures for sweetness.

Fruit size: 1-inch diameter

Fruit color: Bright green exterior, yellow

interior

Plant height: 30 inches

Plant width: 24 inches

Garden location: Full sun

Garden spacing: 18-24” apart in rows 3’

apart

Number of fruits: Up to 100 sprouts per plant

Harvest: 100 days from transplant

Closest comparisons on market: Gustus

F1 and Royal Marvel F1

Mountain/Southwest

Southeast

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Cucumber Parisian Gherkin F1

Mountain/Southwe

st

Northeast

2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

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Cucumber Parisian Gherkin F1

Genus species: Cucumis sativus

Common name: Cucumber

Unique qualities: Excellent disease

resistance, sweet flavored crisp, process into

pickles well

Fruit size: 2-4 inches long

Fruit shape: Tapered

Fruit color: Medium green

Plant height: 24 inches

Plant width: 24 inches

Garden location: Full sun

Garden spacing: 20-24 inches apart

Harvest: 50 days

Disease resistances: CMV and Scab

resistance, PM tolerance

Closest comparisons on market: Artist F1,

Pioneer F1

Mountain/Southwest

Northeast

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Lettuce Sandy

2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

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Lettuce Sandy

Genus species: Lactuca sativa

Common name: Oakleaf lettuce

Unique qualities: Excellent disease

resistance, frilly loose heads. Sweet leaves

are typically not bitter when heat stressed.

Slow to bolt.

Fruit size: 10-12 inch loose heads

Fruit shape: Serrated leaves in a tight

cluster

Fruit color: Bright green leaves

Plant height: 10 inches

Garden location: Full sun to partial shade

Garden spacing: 10 inches

Harvest: 30 days for baby leaf, 45-50 days to

full maturity

Disease resistances: Powdery Mildew,

Downey Mildew and Tip Burn resistant; heat

tolerant

Closest comparisons on market: Green

Salad Bowl and Panisse

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Pak Choi Bopak F1

Great Lakes

Mountain/Southwe

st

Northeast

2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

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Pak Choi Bopak F1

Genus species: Brassica rapa chinensis

Common name: Pak Choi, Bok Choy

Unique qualities: Compact habit and early

maturing attractive cool season plant with

tender leaves and crisp sweet tasting stalks.

Fruit size: 8 inches high, 4 inches wide at base

Fruit shape: Upright heads, outward flaring

leaves

Fruit color: White stalks and dark green leaves

Plant height: 14 inches

Plant width: 10 inches

Garden location: Full sun or partial shade

Garden spacing: 10 inches apart

Harvest : 60 days seed, 45 days from

transplant

Closest Comparisons: on market: Joi Choi

F1 and Win-Win Choi F1

Great Lakes

Mountain/Southwes

t

Northeast

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Pepper Emerald Fire F1

2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

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Pepper Emerald Fire F1

Genus species: Capsicum annuum

Common name: Jalapeno pepper

Unique qualities: Vigorous high yielding

X3R hybrid produces extra large and very

tasty hot jalapenos perfect for stuffing, grilling

or in salsa

Fruit size: 3.3 x 1.2 inches

Fruit color: Dark green with no cracking

Plant height: 2 feet

Garden location: Full sun

Garden spacing: 18-24 inches

Number of fruits: 25-30

Harvest: 90 days from transplanting

Disease resistances: Xanthomonas

Campestris Race 1-3 (X3R), PVY PO

Closest comparisons on market: El Jefe,

Chichimeca

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Pepper Flaming Flare F1

2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

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Pepper Flaming Flare F1

Genus species: Capsicum annuum

Common name: Fresno pepper

Unique qualities: Early maturing sweeter

tasting Fresno pepper consistently produces

larger fruits and more peppers per plant.

Fruit size: 3.75” x 1”, 1 ounce

Fruit color: Red mature fruit

Plant height: 2.5 feet

Plant width: 2 feet

Garden location: Full sun

Garden spacing: 18-24 inches

Number of fruits: 15 plus

Harvest: 75 days from transplanting

Disease resistances: TMV, PO

Closest comparisons on market: Havasu

F1, Fresno

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Pepper Hot Sunset F1

Great Lakes

Heartland

Southeast

2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

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Pepper Hot Sunset F1

Genus species: Capsicum annuum

Common name: Hot wax pepper

Unique qualities: Prolific and earlier harvest of

delicious and spicy (650 Scoville units) fruits

Fruit size: 7.25 x 1.5 inches

Fruit color: Matures to red

Plant height: 2.5 feet

Plant width: 2 feet

Garden location: Full sun

Garden spacing: 18 to 24 inches

Number of fruits: 15-20 per plant

Harvest: 85 days from transplant

Disease resistances: Xanthomonas

Campestris Race 1-3 (X3R), Tomato Spotted

Wilt Virus

Closest comparisons on market: Stoked,

Inferno

Southeast,

Heartland and

Great Lakes

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Pepper Petty N Sweet F1

2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

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Pepper Petty N Sweet F1

Genus species: Capsicum annuum

Common name: Sweet pepper

Unique qualities: First sweet pepper that

can be grown both as an ornamental and

edible "ornamedible". Excellent choice for

containers, kitchen garden, or in annual beds

with flowers.

Fruit size: 1 to 1.5 inches

Fruit color: Orange, red and yellow

Plant height: 18-20 inches

Plant width: Sturdy bush

Garden location: Full sun

Garden spacing: 12-14 inches

Number of fruits: 100 plus

Harvest: 105 days from sowing seed, 60

days from transplant

Closest comparisons on market: Sweet

Pickle, Yum Yum F1 Mix

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Pepper Sweet Sunset F1

Heartland

Southeast

West/Northwest

2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

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Pepper Sweet Sunset F1

Genus species: Capsicum annuum

Common name: Sweet banana pepper

Unique qualities: High yielding X3R variety

sets a large amount of colorful tasty peppers

Fruit size: 7.4 x 1.5 inches, 2 ounces

Fruit shape: Tapered oblong

Fruit color: Light yellow color when immature,

nice red color when mature

Plant height: 28 inches

Plant width: 28 inches

Garden location: Full sun

Garden spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Harvest : 85-90 days from transplanting

Disease tolerances: Resistant to

Xanthomonas campestris races 1-3 (X3R)

Closest Comparisons on market: Sweet Spot

and Gold Rush

Heartland

Southeast

West/Northwest

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Radish Roxanne F1

2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

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Radish Roxanne F1

Genus species: Raphanus sativus

Common name: Radish

Unique qualities: Hybrid radish with medium-

tall tops and creamy white interior, grows well

in diverse climates

Fruit size: Up to 1½-inch diameter

Fruit shape: Round

Fruit color: Red skin, white interior

Plant height: 6-8 inches tall

Garden location: Full sun

Garden spacing: 1½-2 inches apart in rows

12 inches apart

Harvest: 27 days from sowing seed

Closest comparisons on market: Rover F1

and Cheriette F1

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Squash Bossa Nova F12015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

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Squash Bossa Nova F1

Genus species: Cucurbita pepo

Common name: Caserta squash, zucchini

Unique qualities: Beautiful dark and light

green mottled exterior makes the fruits easier

to see during a long and prolific harvest.

Fruit size: 8 to10 ounces

Fruit color: Light green skin with dark

patches

Plant height: 3 feet

Plant width: 4 feet

Garden location: Full sun

Garden spacing: 4 to 5 feet

Number of fruits: Very prolific

Harvest: 25 to 40 days from transplant

Disease Resistances: Zucchini and

Watermelon Mosaic Virus

Closest comparisons on market: Greyzini

F1, Ishtar F1

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Squash Butterscotch F1

2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

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Squash Butterscotch F1

Genus species: Cucurbita moschata

Common name: Butternut, winter squash

Unique qualities: Small-fruited butternut with

unusually sweet taste. The compact vine is

space-saving in the garden and perfect for

containers.

Fruit color: Tan

Plant width/spread: 3 feet

Garden location: Full sun

Garden spacing: 5 to 6 square feet per plant

Number of fruits: 4

Harvest: 100 days from seed, 85 days

transplant

Disease resistances: Powdery mildew

Closest comparisons on market: Early

Butternut, Metro

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Tomato Chef’s Choice Pink F1

Great Lakes

Southeast

2015 AAS Vegetable/Edible Winner

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Tomato Chef’s Choice Pink F1

Genus species: Solanum lycopersicum

Common name: Beefsteak tomato

Unique qualities: Very large yields of pink

beefsteak tomatoes with the perfect acid to

sugar balance make it a must for any home

chef. Indeterminate plant.

Fruit size: 6 to 7 inches, 12 to 14 ounces

Fruit color: Pink

Plant height: 4 to 5 feet

Plant width: 24 inches

Garden location: Full sun

Garden spacing: 18-20 inches

Number of fruits: 30 plus

Harvest: 110 days from transplanting

Diseases resistances: TMV, Anthracnose,

scab, Vermiculum wilt and Crack

Closest comparisons on market: Pink

Brandymaster F1, Brandy Boy F1

Great Lakes

Southeast


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