March 2005

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2005 Flower Winners

Gaillardia aristata ‘Arizona Sun’

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These yellow-tipped petals surround a bright red center, making a great spot of color in the garden. Gaillardia loves heat and sunshine and has proven to thrive in even the harshest of conditions. It grows to be 12–14 inches tall, begins blooming early and will continue until fall. Perennial, but will bloom the first year.

Vinca ‘First Kiss Blueberry’ (Catharanthus roseus)

If you like the bright blossoms of vinca, you’ll love this new variety that has violet blue flowers—with a dark violet eye. Each blossom measures 2 inches across. The plants, at maturity, grow 11–12 inches tall and spread about 16 inches. This is both heat and drought tolerant and needs full sun to perform best. Annual.

Zinnia F1 ‘Magellan™ Coral’ (Zinnia elegans)

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These tall (15–19 inch) plants bear gorgeous coral-colored blossoms that measure 5–6 inches across. Both the flower quality and color are superior. It blooms early and continues to produce consistently throughout the season. This is an annual flower, needs full sun.