Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center ::: 1710 N. Hwy 3053 ::: Overton, TX 75684


 

 


Introduction

Greenhouse
& Garden
Trial Results


North Texas Winner's Circle Awards

People's Picks

Labor Day 2009
Report

Weather Data

 


WELCOME TO THE EAST TEXAS BEDDING PLANT PACK & GARDEN TRIALS

These trials are designed to generate information on greenhouse and field performance of bedding plants for both industry and consumers.  I welcome your comments on how the usefulness of the information presented can be improved.

   --Brent Pemberton

 

   


NORTH TEXAS
WINNER’S CIRCLE AWARDS



Dr. Brent Pemberton
Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton

Jimmy Turner
Dallas Arboretum and
Botanical Garden

Each year plants are chosen which are outstanding performers at
 these two locations.

  2009 Winners 

Angelonia Serena Series - PanAmerican
Coleus Red Head - Ball FloraPlant
Coleus ColorBlaze Royal Glissade - Proven Winners
®
Cyperus Baby Tut -
Proven Winners
®
Cyperus King Tut -
Proven Winners
®
Eucomis Purple Pineapple Lily
Geranium Caliente Series -
S&G Flowers
Gomphrena Audray Series - American Takii
Gomphrena Fireworks -
PanAmerican
Gomphrena Las Vegas Series - Benary
Lantana Bandana Lemon Zest -
S&G Flowers
Lantana Lucky Pure Gold -
Ball FloraPlant
Lobularia Snow Princess -
Proven Winners
®
Marigold Taishan Gold -
PanAmerican
Thunbergia battescombei
Zinnia Profusion Yellow - Sakata

 


 


THE 2009 FIELD DAY
WAS THURSDAY,
JUNE 25 !!!

THE PEOPLE’S PICKS: Field Day 2009

 
Over 230 visitors participated in voting for their favorite plant entry at the 2009 Horticulture Field Day in Overton. Although there were several hundred entries to choose from, the following plants were this year's winners.
(see voting tally here
)

          PEOPLE'S PICKS:
Rudbeckia Denver Daisy
Lantana Landmark Sunrise Rose -
     Improved
Petunia, Trailing Supertunia -
    Silverberry
Hibiscus Copper King
Ptilotus Joey
Petunia, Trailing Tidal Wave Silver
Hibiscus Luna Pink
Lantana Bandana Lemon Zest
Gomphrena Fireworks
Zinnia Profusion Knee High Red
Vinca Cora
     (displayed as a series grouping)
Angelonia Serena Purple
Coleus Red Head
Petunia, Trailing Easy Wave -
        Burgundy Star
Petunia, Trailing Jamboree -
        Light Blue
Eucomis Purple Pineapple Lily
Petunia, Trailing Shock Wave Denim
Vinca Cora Apricot
Crape Myrtle Alamo Fire
Ornamental Napier Grass  -
         Selection #10
Ornamental Napier Grass -
         Selection #8
Zinnia Profusion Yellow
Cyperus King Tut
Verbena Lanai Bright Eye
Coleus Henna
Coleus Chocolate Splash
Impatiens, New Guinea  -
          Sonic Sweet Orange
Lobelia Hot New Waterblue Improved

    HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Petunia, Trailing Supertunia  -
         Vista Fuschia
Vinca Nirvana Cascade Pink Splash
Angelonia Carita Raspberry
Torenia Torrie Blue
Thunbergia battescombei
Verbena Superbena  -
          Coral Red Improved
Ipomea Illusion Emerald Lace
Cleome Senorita Rosalita
Lobularia Snow Princess
Impatiens, Double Silhouette Cherry
Ulmus Jacqueline Hillier

 

 


NEW!!!
Check out the 2009
Labor Day Report
...a synopsis of the
summer trials

Check out this
Texas Highways
magazine article
about us!



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Questions? Comments?  Contact Dr. Brent Pemberton
PO Box 200, Overton, TX  75684
Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton
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