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You've seen the beautiful array of Proven Winners® Perennials that are now available. Now the question is, can you grow that?
Read Article2021 promises an exceptional class of new Proven Winners Perennials. From a color breakthrough in Hardy Hibiscus with the creamy yellow flowers of 'French Vanilla', to the new gold standard in mildew resistance among Tall Garden Phlox with 'Opalescence'. Get a full preview of the new class in the list below.
These perennials will be new in 2021 for industry professionals to trial, and will be widely available in 2022. Dark leaves are a trending theme for the year between 'Back in Black' Sedum, 'Edge of Night' Hibiscus, and 'Evening Gown' Heuchera. Look also for a refreshed AMAZING DAISIES® collection and new Monarda for both the Leading Lady and Pardon My Series.
These perennials will be widely available in 2023, but might be found as early release items or in industry production in 2022. The class of 2023 includes 2 new genus for the program and 25 new varieties.