Trial Results
2024 Ratings Coming Soon...
Every two weeks, every cultivar is evaluated for "horticultural" performance. The performance ratings are based on number of flowers, leaf color, uniformity of habit and flower, resistance to insects and diseases and overall appearance. This allows us to follow the performance of each cultivar through "good times and bad." The data are combined into a single performance rating, based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being exceptional, 1 being almost dead. The ratings are then used to generate a graph of performance over time, and are updated at every evaluation date. This allows a real time viewing of performance and more importantly, an in-depth understanding of how a plant performed from spring to fall. Most cultivars will be accompanied by a photo. These graphs can be found under annuals.
Perennial Results
Perennials All perennials remain in the garden for at least three years, however, since most plants are not established the first year, data generally begins after the first winter. The time of first flower, duration of flowering, height, foliar health and comments are provided as the plants mature throughout the season. Accompanying these data is a photograph of the flower and plant habit. These may be found under perennials.
The Gardens at Athens are open year round. We hope you will visit.
The Best of the Bunch
For annuals, we also select the best cultivars for each color in each class of annuals (e.g. the best red begonia) and list them under 'Best of the Best' For both annuals and perennials, we also choose the recipients for the Classic City Award; the very best plants in the garden over the entire season, well worth a place in any landscape.
Pelargonium interspecific Calliope® 'Large Scarlet Fire Imp.'
Syngenta
Pelargonium interspecific Calliope® 'Medium Bright Scarlet DL'
Syngenta
Pelargonium interspecific Mojo™ 'Scarlet'
Syngenta
Pelargonium interspecific Pretty Little™ 'Pink Splash'
Syngenta
Pelargonium peltatum Grand Idols 'Red Orange Bicolor 60'
DummenOrange
Pelargonium peltatum Great Balls of Fire™ 'Stars and Stripes 2025'
DummenOrange
Pelargonium zonale Rosalie™ 'Antique Salmon'
Syngenta
Pelargonium zonale Savannah® 'Bright Red 2024'
DummenOrange
Pepper J-7 Sriracha 'Green to Red'
American Takii
Petchoa Caliburst™ 'Yellow'
PanAmerican Seed
Petunia 'Heartwheel'
Selecta One
Petunia 24OSI-01 'Entry'
All-American Selections
Petunia 24OSI-01 C1 'Series Comp'
All-American Selections
Petunia 24OSI-01 C2 'Explorer Pink'
All-American Selections
Petunia 24OSI-05 'Entry'
All-American Selections
Petunia 24OSI-05 C1 'Sophistica Lime bicolor'
All-American Selections
Petunia 24OSI-05 C2 'Mambo GP Red Morn'
All-American Selections
Petunia 24OSI-06
All-American Selections
Petunia 24OSI-06 C1 'Sophistica Lime Green'
All-American Selections
Petunia 24OSI-06 C2 'Lo Rider Blue'
All-American Selections
Petunia 24OSI-07
All-American Selections
Petunia 24OSI-07 C1 'Sophistica Antique Shades'
All-American Selections
Petunia 24OSI-07 C2 'Damask Pink'
All-American Selections
Petunia Cheerful 'Lilac'
Known-You Seed Co.
Petunia Cheerful 'Rose'
Known-You Seed Co.
Petunia Cheerful 'Shell Pink'
Known-You Seed Co.
Petunia DuraBloom® 'Red 2025'
DummenOrange
Petunia DuraBloom® 'Yellow 2025 (Intrinsa®)'
DummenOrange
Petunia Supertunia Mini Vista® 'Plum Veined'
Proven Winners
Petunia Supertunia Mini Vista® 'Yellow'
Proven Winners
Petunia Supertunia Tiara™ 'Blue'
Proven Winners
Petunia Supertunia Tiara™ 'Pink'
Proven Winners
Petunia Supertunia Vista® 'Bubblegum'
Proven Winners
Petunia Supertunia® 'Bermuda Beach (Imp)'
Proven Winners
Petunia Surfinia 'Heavenly Blackberries & Cream'
Suntory
Petunia hybrida Dekko™Maxx™ 'Pink'
Syngenta
Petunia hybrida F1 Trilogy 'Purple Vein'
American Takii
Petunia hybrida Painted Love 'Purple'
Syngenta
Petunia hybrida TX1082 F1 Trilogy 'Rose Vein'
American Takii
Petunia hybrida TX1083 F1 Trilogy 'Blue Vein'
American Takii
Petunia pendula FotoFinish® 'Patriot Mix'
Syngenta
Phlox hybrid Early 'Blush Pop'
DummenOrange
Phlox hybrid Early 'Lavender Pop'
DummenOrange
Phlox hybrid Spring 'Dark Leaf Pink'
DummenOrange
Phlox hybrid Spring 'Late Pink'
DummenOrange
Phlox hybrid Spring 'Late White'
DummenOrange
Phlox hybrid Woodlander 'Periwinkle'
DummenOrange
Phlox hybrid Woodlander 'Purple'
DummenOrange
Photinia fraseri 'Harvest Moon™'
J. Berry
Plant Name Series 'Variety'
Breeder
Plant Name Series 'Variety'
Breeder
Playlist Combo 'Boombox Boogie'
Sakata
Playlist Combo 'Choirmaster'
Sakata
Playlist Combo 'Dreamy Duet'
Sakata
Playlist Combo 'Electric Lady'
Sakata
Playlist Combo 'Fire in the Sky'
Sakata
Playlist Combo 'Love Ballad'
Sakata
Playlist Combo 'Neon Nineties'
Sakata
Playlist Combo 'Pass the Aux'
Sakata
Playlist Combo 'Pop Life'
Sakata
Playlist Combo 'Rockabilly Red'
Sakata
Playlist Combo 'Standing Ovation'
Sakata
Playlist Combo 'Uptown Funk'
Sakata
