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AAS 2010 Winners

News Flash from AAS!

Not only are we announcing 2010 AAS Winners but we are also pleased to announce brand new timing for this and future year's winners. Effective immediately, these winners are now available for sale to all distribution channels, from breeder to grower to retailer to consumer. No more delays in availability!

Growers, contact your favorite seed supplier today to place your order for this spring.

Retailers, help your customers be more successful gardeners! Plan NOW to carry these AAS Winners in your stores.

Garden Writers, please spread the word by publicizing these wonderful new varieties for your readers.

Home gardeners, look for these AAS Winners at your favorite retailer this spring!

Click here to visit the AAS 2010 Winners Page

Echinacea purpurea
'PowWow Wild Berry'

 

Unique deep rose-purple flower color

Large 3 to 4 inch flowers retain color longer

First year flowering perennial if sown by January 25

Hardy to zone 3

More flowers per plant

Blooms continually without deadheading

Plant height of 20 to 24 inches

Bred by PanAmerican Seed Co.

Marigold F1 African
'Moonsong Deep Orange'

 

Intense deep orange flower color

Large fade-resistant 2.5 to 3.5 inch flowers

Fully double blooms

Stress tolerant

Flowers in about 70 days under short days

Vigorous plants 12 to 15 inches tall

Bred by Syngenta Flowers

Zinnia
'Double Zahara Cherry'

 

Dependable resistance to leaf spot and mildew diseases

Fully double 2.5 inch blooms

Great for container gardening

Early to bloom in about 8 to 10 weeks

Handsome plant matures at about 12 inches tall

Heat tolerant sun loving annual

Bred by PanAmerican Seed Co.

Zinnia
'Double Zahara Fire'

 

Dependable resistance to leaf spot and mildew diseases

Fully double 2.5 inch blooms

Orange scarlet flower color

Early to bloom in about 8 to 10 weeks

Handsome plant matures at about 12 inches tall

Heat tolerant sun loving annual

Bred by PanAmerican Seed Co.

Watermelon F1 Hybrid
'Shiny Boy'

 

Sweet flavor and crisp texture

High yield, earlier maturation

Red fleshed melon with dark seeds

Vigorous hybrid plant grows up to 12 feet

Great for vertical gardens

Severe weather tolerance

Bred by Known-You Seed Company


 

Want to see AAS Winners "in action"?

Plan a trip to see one of the beautiful AAS display gardens near you. Click here for locations.

AAS has a new Executive Director!

Click here for the details and announcement.

Need AAS Winner images?

Jpeg and Tiff image files are now on the homepage in the Image Center. No password required!

Retailers - Do you sell AAS Winner seed or plants?

Make sure your company is listed on the AAS website Store Locator:
All-America Selections Store Locator

Don't see your store? Add your company to the Store Locator!
Request Retailer Listing Form

 

 
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