Middle South
September, 2000
Regional Report
Favorite or New Plant
Super Strawberries
The proof of any homegrown strawberry is in the tasting, but dependability counts, too. The one variety name that comes up again and again when I talk with gardeners and extension specialists throughout the region is 'Cardinal'. Developed at the University of Arkansas, 'Cardinal' is a medium-sized berry that produces in late spring over a period of three to four weeks. It's resistant to the worst foliar diseases, and best of all, 'Cardinal' tastes great.
Web Finds
Viva Violas
Violas are phenomenal winter bloomers for our region, and they reseed, too! For the best new varieties and proof that they outperform pansies, see the field trial results of winter annuals from North Carolina State University at www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/floriculture/wpb99/wpb99.htm.
