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Two AAS Wins For PanAmerican Seed

National accolades from trial judges for heat-tolerant interspecific dianthus and showy Tidal Wave petunia.

WEST CHICAGO, IL – PanAmerican Seed is pleased to accept two All-America Selections National Awards for 2015 for Interspecific Dianthus Jolt Pink and Spreading Petunia Tidal Wave® Red Velour. Judges were wowed by these strong-performing landscape plants, which offer home gardeners bright, showy color all season long.

“PanAmerican Seed is thrilled to bring these two new varieties to market this year. Their performances in trials across the country were impressive, and home gardeners will love their long-lasting color!” says Scott Rusch, product development director for PanAmerican Seed.

Interspecific Dianthus Jolt Pink is highly durable in the landscape. It can withstand hot weather conditions and gives you Shocking Summer Color!™ without setting seed. Its bicolor pattern of rose and pink is electrifying against strong dark green foliage. Suitable for patio containers, too; its color lasts well into the season.

Gardeners familiar with Wave® petunias will love award-winning Tidal Wave Red Velour. It fills big garden spaces with mountains of velvety rich red. It even climbs along and over walls and fences. A great choice for easy, spreading color.

As 2015 AAS winners, seed for Interspecific Dianthus Jolt Pink and Petunia Tidal Wave Red Velour is available now for immediate sale. For further plant information and culture details, visit www.panamseed.com.

About All-America Selections
For 75 years, All-America Selections (AAS) has promoted new garden seed varieties that pass the test of superior garden performance judged in impartial trials throughout North America. For more information, visit www.all-americaselections.org.

About PanAmerican Seed
PanAmerican Seed is an internationally renowned breeder and producer based in West Chicago, Illinois, that produces high-quality and best-performing flower varieties, including our award-winning series of Wave® petunias and Cool Wave® pansies. Research facilities in North and South America, the Pacific Rim and Europe enable us to test and evaluate new varieties under numerous climatic conditions. Our state-of-the-art seed distribution center guarantees quick, efficient processing of orders for our worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.panamseed.com.