Greg Soles spent much of the summer cruising trials and customer sites where Darwin Perennials were under evaluation. In this month's "Notes From The Road", he shares his roadtrip notes and photos of some stellar products.
Dreameria Armeria - Planted May 10, 2017 (in my backyard!) - 30mm elle in decorative containers. Miracle Gro soil and Osmocote. I see no reason why these couldn't be started in a greenhouse in decorative containers to have ready for spring sales.
Viola Halo Gold - Metrolina Open Trials, June 8, 2017
Monarda Balmy - West Grove, PA. Planted in ground August 2016. Photo: June 23, 2017
Dianthus Mountain Frost Pink PomPom - Grower Visit in Ohio, August 11, 2017
2.5 Quart - 72-cell Liners (no vernalization). Planted May 1, 2017. Photo: June 16, 2017
Sneak Peek at 2017 Culture Trials - West Grove, PA
Coreopsis UpTick Yellow & Red - Planted May 1, 2017. Photo July 5, 2017
Phlox Cherry Cream - Planted May 26, 2017. Photo August 11, 2017
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