Two of Terra Nova Nurseries ' variety show were greet in the " Top Three Winners " of the Trial Gardens at the University of Georgia ( UGA ) . The spherical stock breeder ’s Crocosmia Nova ® ' Gold Dragon ' and Echinacea Sundial ™ ' Pink ' were showcased on UGA Trial Garden ’s " Southern Plant Tour " at the 2023 Industry and Public Open Houses .
Crocosmia Nova ' Gold Dragon ' invite a perfect five - out - of - five rating for its " majestic and powerful presence . This show - stopping perennial radiates beauty and specialty with its long - lasting , star - like blooms and full , upright growth habit . "
" Trial manager , finishing grower , and retailers are impressed by its arching spray of gilded halcyon blooms and its profusion of fast - growing crown that showcase perfectly in mixed bed , sunny banks , or borders . The flora flower June through October and has a miscellanea of exceptional use , admit being an effective hummingbird and pollinator attractor . "
Terra Nova ’s Echinacea Sundial ' Pink ' also achieved a five - out - of - five position in honor of its size , shape , and color . This variety features 5 " bloom with emerald - green eyes transfer to a vibrant pink conoid and long - arcuate , bubble - gum - pinkish petals .
Sundial ' Pink ' has a short and branching growing riding habit from the base , with stiff , good stanch exhibit a full look , spend a penny it idealistic for containers , miscellaneous beds , mass plantings , borders , and front of beds . The variety blooms from June through October requires low - urine usage , and clear for a gorgeous cut flower .
" The intact Terra Nova Nurseries squad is thrilled to have bring home the bacon two awarding at this year ’s UGA Trial Gardens , " said Chuck Pavlich , Director of New Product Development at Terra Nova Nurseries . " The UGA Trial Gardens is one of the most esteemed horticulture events , and we take great pride and enjoyment in showcasing our plants here for the industry and the public . "
Terra Nova Nurseries ' award - win varieties add to the fellowship ’s warm performance track record at the UGA Trial Gardens . In 2021 , Begonia Daystar ™ ' Hot Coral ' was recognized as one of the August 2021 " Plants of Distinction . " Terra Nova ’s Begonia Silver ™ ' gem , ' Agastache Poquito ® ' Butter Yellow ' and Artemisia Makana ™ ' Silver ' varieties were severally discern as " Plant of Distinction , " " Industry Choice , " and " the great unwashed ’s Choice " award - winners at the trial gardens in 2019 . ' Butter Yellow ' also meet the Trial Gardens at UGA ’s " Classic City Award " that same twelvemonth .
The Trial Gardens at UGA are located on the University of Georgia ’s south campus in Athens , Georgia . The garden trialed 400 kind in 2023 from major rearing caller and botanical gardens across the earth . Learn more : www.ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
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