Bedding plant awards for 2001 include 'Forever Blue' lisianthus. Flowers on this lisianthus are 2 inch, single and blue. Bloom occurs 20-21 weeks from seed. Well suited for container production, drought and heat tolerant. Margarita' is a new series of portulaca and has a compact, mounded habit.
Flowers are dark pink and semi-double.
Flowers 45-50 days from sowing. Recommended for landscape and container use. The four vegetables selected as AAS winners for 2001 are 'Honey Select' sweet corn, 'Jolly' tomato, 'Giant Marconi' pepper, and 'Super Star' onion.