Celebrating the approaching holiday, victors of Red, White, and Blue AAS to commemorate in festivity adorned with national colors.
The Fourth of July weekend is not just a time for cook-outs and fireworks, but also a stage for flowers hitting their stride. This year, several award-winning and notable plant varieties are making a splash in gardens across North America.
One such plant is the All-America Selections (AAS) winner Dahlia pinnata 'Black Forest Ruby'. This seed-raised dahlia features single to semi-double blooms in radiant shades of red, from scarlet to deep wine, with dramatic black foliage. The flowers can grow up to 3.5 inches across, making them a striking addition to any garden. Dahlia pinnata 'Black Forest Ruby' is a new AAS winner that will be available soon.
European judges also awarded this dahlia a Fleuroselect award, recognising its outstanding qualities. Reiman Gardens, a trial site for AAS, is showcasing this ornamental in both in-ground and containerized trials, as well as a display garden for recent AAS winners.
While 'Black Forest Ruby' dahlia is a star in the AAS lineup, there are other notable varieties worth mentioning. For instance, Beta vulgaris 'Avalanche' is a beet variety often used for its sweet and crunchy roots. Although it is not an AAS winner, 'Avalanche' beets are known for their disease resistance and cold tolerance. They have a quick turnaround of 50 days from sow to harvest and their white roots with a mild flavor that doesn't stain fingers make them a popular choice for gardeners.
Another noteworthy plant is Salvia hybrida 'Blue by You', a meadow sage. Although it is not an AAS winner, 'Blue by You' meadow sage is visually striking and beneficial for pollinators. It flowers earlier than 'May Night' and produces a second flush of blooms heading into fall after deadheading. 'Blue by You' meadow sage is currently growing in trial beds and is a great addition to any ornamental garden.
In conclusion, whether you're looking for an AAS winner like Dahlia pinnata 'Black Forest Ruby' or other notable varieties like 'Avalanche' beets and 'Blue by You' meadow sage, there are many options available to brighten up your garden this summer. For accurate information on these and other plant varieties, it is recommended to consult a reliable gardening resource or the official All-America Selections website.
The Dahlia pinnata 'Black Forest Ruby', an All-America Selections (AAS) winner, could become a captivating part of your home-and-garden lifestyle, its striking blooms flourishing within your garden. In addition, the beet variety Beta vulgaris 'Avalanche', though not an AAS winner, can be a flourishing addition to your lifestyle and garden as well, known for its disease resistance and cold tolerance.
