In case you missed it, this was the overall theme for Dummen USA's Spring Trials at Edna Valley Vineyard in San Luis Obispo. We took visitors back to the hoppin' 50's as they dined in Foxy's Diner and snacked on Confetti Bars from the local ice cream truck.

There was a lot to see and visitors were awed by the amazing color of over 300 plants on display. Each week we will highlight a particular series that was introduced.  You'll want to be sure to click any logos and follow the link to the custom videos we recorded.

So get ready... it all starts now!

AND THE WINNER IS...

Visitors were asked to rank the top three varieties that they preferred while perusing the exhibit. Ballots were collected for a drawing that took place at the close of trials for a picnic wine tote.

A hearty congratulation goes out to Sandra Salazar of American Farms as the winner of the wine tote!

Top 10 NEW variety selections chosen:

Euphorbia - Star Dust White Flash 

Dahlia XXL - Taxco

Petunia - Queen Bee

Savannah - Really Red

Fall Confetti Garden - Pumpkin Spice

Potunia Plus - Strawberry Ice 2013

Osteo Summertime Sweet - Blue Sunrise

Ivy Geranium - Great Balls of Fire Merlot

Confetti Garden - Monterey Beach

New Guinea Impatiens - Magnum Dark Red

Geraniums are Dummen's largest product offering, dedicating our newest, 100 acre facility in Ethiopia to production, making it the largest farm of its kind. Due to the superior growing conditions in Ethiopia, Dummen is able to produce the best quality geraniums with excellent order fills.

We are excited to introduce a true ivy geranium series that stands up to its name... Great Balls of Fire!  These geraniums will reignite the ivy market.

Available in eight vibrant colors, this series of double-flowered ivies was selected under the extreme heat conditions in Florida, North Carolina and Texas. With the help from our grower partners, the best of the best were selected against foliage bleaching and edema. Great Balls of Fire have a branching and mounding habit that trails over the edge, making them the perfect choice for hanging baskets.

Quick Points:

• Large, ball shaped, double flowers in a velvety texture
• Strong foliage, superior branching
• Heat, drought tolerant
• Available as callused, unrooted or rooted cuttings

Available colors:

• Great Balls of Fire Blue
• Great Balls of Fire Burgundy
• Great Balls of Fire Dark Red
• Great Balls of Fire Deep Rose
• Great Balls of Fire Lavender
• Great Balls of Fire Merlot
• Great Balls of Fire Pink
• Great Balls of Fire White