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People’s Choice: ‘Flame Thrower Redbud’ Judges at the 2019 Farwest Show chose Japanese painted fern ‘Crested Surf’ ( Athyrium niponicum ) as the Best in Show winner in the show’s New Varieties Showcase. ‘Crested Surf’ was one of 83 outstanding new selections on display at the 2019 Farwest Show and available from at least one show exhibitor. “Year after year, the New Varieties Showcase has interesting and often surprising new plant introductions on display,” says show director Allan Niemi of the Oregon Association of Nurseries. “It’s our goal to showcase these plants before industry professionals and be the place where they can see these great introductions first.” ‘Crested Surf’ was hybridized by Hans Hansen at Walters Gardens Inc. in Zeeland, MI, and introduced by Walters Gardens. It is available from Proven Winners. ‘Crested Surf’ looks similar to a traditional Japanese painted fern, but the tips of the fronds are double crested. It is a vigorous, taller variety that can fit the middle of the border, perfect for adding unusual texture and color to moist, shady areas of the garden. In addition of the Best of Show award, judges gave Awards of Merit: ‘Golden Falls Redbud’ : Bred by Dr. Denny Werner in North Carolina and introduced by Star Roses and Plants, the gold leaf weeping form of ‘Golden Falls Redbud’ is a new color for Cercis. Derived from ‘Hearts of Gold’, this Cercis has little to no leaf scorch and is low maintenance. New growth is tinged with orange that eventually turns golden yellow to lime green. It is great for small yards and spaces, and has pink flowers in spring. Manzanita ‘Panchito’ : Selected by Dermod Downs in the Uncompahgre Plateau of Colorado and introduced by Plant Select, ‘Panchito’ is available from Van Essen Nursery. An outstanding selection of a Colorado native, broadleaf evergreen, ‘Panchito’s tiny, waxy, white, urn-shaped flowers are very appealing. Small red berries can be produced on established plants. It is hardy to Zone 4b and can withstand many freeze-thaw cycles in a winter with vigorous growth habit. Aronia ‘Ground Hog’ : Hybridized at the […]

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