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The University of Georgia has announced this year’s UGA Plants of Distinction. This collection represents the plants in different categories that have received the best ratings through 100-degree temps, as well as long periods of inundating rain followed by months of drought. These plants also endure pathogens and pests that thrive in steamy weather and milder winters. The champions of July at the UGA Trial Gardens are listed below. Congratulations to:

Ageratum Monarch Magic from Ball FloraPlant (Ball Seed Exclusive)

Comments from the judges include, “Bursting with blue, and covered in monarchs and other butterflies!”

Photo courtesy of University of Georgia Trials

Dahlia Venti™ Magenta + White Eye from Selecta One

Judges were impressed with its heat tolerance in 100+ degree F weather. It also continued to flower with healthy blooms.

Photo courtesy of University of Georgia Trials

English Lavender SuperBlue from Darwin Perennials

“A challenging plant for our region,” commented the judges. But it proved to have excellent performance and fragrance!

Photo courtesy of University of Georgia Trials

Ornamental Millet Jade Princess from PanAmerican Seed

Judges said this variety had “wonderful performance in-ground and perfect size for a container thriller!”

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Begonia Gryphon from PanAmerican Seed

According to the UGA judges, it was “easy to grow from seed, and versatile for landscape, containers, and indoors.”

^{Photo courtesy of University of Georgia Trials}

Caladium ‘Celebration’ from Classic Caladiums (Proven Winners)

It had “enormous foliage and bold coloring! Fast grower,” said the judges.

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Contact your Ball Seed sales rep or Ball ColorLink associate for information on availability of these winners. To order now, log into WebTrack or call 800 879-BALL for immediate assistance.