Trial Gardens at the University of Georgia announce 2026 UGA Trial Garden Classic City Awards

Petchoa EnViva 'Blue Vein' from Selecta One

The garden said this petchoa hybrid is one of the best it's grown. Blue Vein has large, delicate petals and handles the heat just as well as its calibrachoa cousins.

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Forged in Fire' from Walters Gardens

This is a full-sun perennial with native roots and does well in clay soil.

Ipomoea batatas Sweet Caroline 'Bewitched After Midnight II' from Proven Winners

This vine with an intriguing creates a true black display as a groundcover or a cascading annual.

Caladium 'Passionate Pink' from Classic Caladiums

The garden said its caladiums have been outstanding this year, in both full sun and deep shade, with multiple displays garden-wide. 'Passionate Pink' has been a major winner from the very beginning of summer until fall, the garden added.

Pentas Beehive 'Lipstick' from Syngenta Flowers

Buzzing with butterflies and bees, 'Lipstick' has deep color and great shape. Grown from seed, planted in clay beds and very uniform.

Agastache 'Peach Pearl' from Terra Nova Nurseries

Agastache is a go-to perennial for deer-resistant gardens. The garden said 'Peach Pearl' is a solid choice for its deep gold plumes and looks great in pots or in the ground.

Petunia hybrid Supertunia Vista 'Cool Jazz' from Proven Winners

The blooms have an iridescent shimmer and can be seen from afar. The plants are remarkably durable in containers due to their superior root systems, the garden said.

Fuchsia 'Blue Radiance' from Ball FloraPlant

Fuchsia has a reputation for wanting cooler weather, but Blue Radiance gave an amazing performance in the Southeast and in partial shade, the garden said. The blue hue adds artistic flair to hanging baskets and containers.

Catharanthus roseus Cora 'Cascade XDR Mix' from Syngenta Flowers

The Cascade Mix serves as a groundcover and also hugs the edges of beds and planters nicely. This is a difficult plant to grow well in Georgia clay, and this mix gave the garden healthy plants in an array of colors.

Celosia Intenz 'Dark Purple' from Ball FloraPlant

Celosia comes in many shapes and sizes. The Intenz 'Dark Purple' stands out as a high-impact thriller that is easy to grow in any hot spot in the garden.

Curcuma ThaiSpice 'Red' from Ball Seed

Curcuma ThaiSpice is the UGA Trial Garden's favorite new plant for 2026. Ever-lasting blooms are still going strong.

Mandevilla Sun Parasol 'Giant Peach Sunrise' from Suntory Flowers