Feb 26, 2008

Better Homes & Gardens Website Features Proven Winners IntroductionsSource: Proven Winners

As the sun comes out and the weather begins to warm up, gardeners are coming out of hibernation and looking for the best and brightest varieties to plant in their yards once spring begins. The Internet provides a wealth of information this time of the year, and one of the most popular resources for home gardeners, BHG.com — Better Homes & Gardens magazine’s website — has selected seven Proven Winners introductions to feature for 2008.

The website, which is viewed by millions of people each year, features slideshows in each of the following categories, and includes the following Proven Winners new intros:

Top 20 New Annuals:

• Torenia ‘Catalina White Linen’
• Cuphea ‘Totally Tempted’
• Lantana ‘Luscious Lemonade’(pictured)
• Angelonia ‘Angelface Dark Violet’

Top New Trees and Shrubs:

• Weigela ‘Eyecatcher’
• Genista ‘Bangle’

22 Hot New Perennials:

• Heuchera ‘Dolce Blackcurrant’

For more information on how to include Proven Winners in your garden center’s selection, visit PWcertified.com. To see more consumer insight on gardening for 2008 — or to see the other varieties featured for spring 2008 — check out BHG.com’s gardening site.