Who’s Getting the Boot? 2024 Version

Every year I try out many new varieties and grow on others for a second or third time. There’s some winners and some losers- so who’s outta’ here this year? Read on…..

Brookside Cheri

Brookside Cheri- This was a hard decision. I grew it side by side with Hilltop Lost Treasure (see below pic). They are very similar in coloring. Cheri is more pink and Lost Treasure is coral fading to salmon pink. But I think Lost Treasure gives me more blooms and has a bit sturdier stem.

Hilltop Lost Treasure (left) and Brookside Cheri (right)

Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar: When this one is good, it’s so good. But it’s usually only good for about 3 weeks and then it starts blowing it’s center on a constant basis. I’ve been trying to make it work for 5 years, it’s time to let it go!

Coralie?

Castle Drive/Coralie- at this point, I’m not really sure who is who anymore but neither one wants to grow well here. I know others who have had success in my climate but the plants are always just wimpy and rarely give any blooms

Coseytown Early Girl

Coseytown Early Girl- An early white? That’s a dream come true! But this one consistently takes over a 100 days to bloom for me- 3 years running now. I wish it weren’t this way, but it’s gone.

NTAC Mai Li- I’ve kept this one for many years because I like it’s color changing- both colors are great. But it’s always a bit late and it really didn’t like the extreme heat this year.

I’ll probably choose a few more before my final cut list is done but for now - this is who I know is outta’ here! So who’s getting the boot from your garden this year?