🌱 Celebrating Excellence in Gardening
Each year, All-America Selections (AAS) recognizes outstanding new plants that bring innovation, beauty, and productivity to gardens everywhere. For over 90 years, AAS has been a trusted resource, testing and approving varieties that thrive in real-world conditions across North America.
The 2025 winners are no exception, offering an exciting lineup of ornamental flowers and delicious edibles. Let’s explore this year’s standout selections!
⭐ Why AAS Matters for Gardeners
- ✅ Tested for Performance: AAS trials take place across North America, ensuring plants succeed in different climates.
- 🎨 Innovative & Unique: AAS winners introduce new colors, improved flavors, and better disease resistance.
- 🌿 Reliable & Easy to Grow: The AAS logo signals plants that perform well in home gardens.
- 🌎 Sustainable Gardening: Many winners are bred for resilience, reducing the need for chemical treatments.
🌸 2025 AAS Ornamental Flower Winners
🌺 Dahlia 'Black Forest Ruby'
- 🖤 Deep black foliage contrasts with vibrant ruby-red flowers.
- 🌿 Semi-double to double blooms create a rich, textured display.
- 🌞 Ideal for gardens & containers—sturdy, no-flop plants.
🌿 Dianthus 'Capitán™ Magnifica'
- 💜 Fragrant magenta-lavender blooms with serrated petal edges.
- 🔥 Heat-tolerant and robust, growing 12-14 inches tall.
- 🌼 Extended bloom time makes it perfect for borders & rock gardens.
🔥 Marigold 'Mango Tango'
- 🎭 Striking bicolor flowers in bold yellow and red hues.
- 🌟 Compact and vigorous for continuous flowering.
- ☀️ Loves full sun, making it a perfect summer bloomer.
🥗 2025 AAS Edible Winners
🥬 Kohlrabi 'Konstance F1'
- 🍈 Smooth, pale green bulbs with a mild, sweet taste.
- ⏳ Fast-growing (50 days) with a compact, upright habit.
- 🌿 Suitable for both spring & fall plantings.
🌞 Pepper, Mini 'Pick-N-Pop Yellow F1'
- 🌟 Snack-sized mini peppers with juicy sweetness.
- 🍴 Crisp, mild flavor—perfect for fresh eating.
- 🛡 Resistant to bacterial leaf spot, ensuring a continuous harvest.
🍈 Squash 'Green Lightning F1'
- 🍃 Patty pan squash with a unique green-speckled rind.
- 🚀 Early-maturing (48 days) and highly productive.
- 🛡 Excellent disease resistance, including powdery mildew.
🎉 Celebrate Gardening Excellence
These 2025 AAS Winners represent the best in innovation, beauty, and performance. Whether you’re looking for stunning ornamental flowers or high-yielding edibles, these varieties will elevate your gardening experience.
🌿 Why Choose AAS Winners?
- ✔ Proven to perform well in diverse climates.
- ✔ High-impact flowers & productive vegetables.
- ✔ Easy to grow for all experience levels.
Bring these award-winning plants to your garden! Find them at your local garden center or shop online retailers today.