All-America Selections (AAS) has revealed its initial lineup of AAS winners for the upcoming 2025 gardening season, showcasing five exceptional varieties sure to captivate gardening enthusiasts across the continent.
Brokers, growers, and retailers are advised to include these proven garden performers in their offerings to meet the anticipated demand next year.
Each AAS winner undergoes rigorous trials conducted throughout North America by a panel of professional, independent, volunteer judges. These experts cultivate the new entries alongside top-tier comparisons to assess their performance and adaptability.
The 2025 AAS winners are:
Dianthus Capitan Magnifica: National Winner (AAS Non-Seed Ornamental Winner)
Esteemed for its resilience even in the heat of summer, Dianthus Capitan Magnifica, bred by Selecta One, impressed judges with its continuous blooming and growth. Following a brief shearing post-bloom, the plant rebounds with a profusion of stunning pink flowers adorned with a consistent, delicate pink edging. Its interspecific breeding confers enhanced heat tolerance compared to traditional dianthus varieties, featuring long stems suitable for cut flowers. The more it is harvested for indoor enjoyment, the more prolifically it blooms.
For ordering inquiries, contact Leland Toering at [email protected].
Nasturtium Baby Gold: Regional Series Winner, Heartland, Northeast, Mtn/Southwest (AAS Ornamental from Seed Winner)
A fresh addition to the popular Baby series of nasturtiums, Nasturtium Baby Gold, developed by Takii EU and distributed by American Takii, boasts vibrant gold-colored flowers set against dark, healthy foliage. Judges applauded its compact growth habit, ensuring upright blooms throughout the season and minimal “flower flopping.” Both its leaves and flowers are edible, making it ideal for containers and small-space gardens.
For ordering inquiries, contact Mike Huggett at [email protected].
Nasturtium Baby Yellow: Regional Series Winner, Heartland, Northeast, Mtn/Southwest (AAS Ornamental from Seed Winner)
Also part of the Baby series, Nasturtium Baby Yellow from Takii EU and American Takii showcases soft yellow blooms against dark foliage, maintaining the series’ compact and floriferous characteristics. Its robust growth ensures blooms remain upright, offering a delightful contrast with its dark-green foliage. Both its blooms and leaves are edible.
For ordering inquiries, contact Mike Huggett at [email protected].
Nasturtium Baby Red: Regional Series Winner, Heartland, Northeast, Mtn/Southwest (AAS Ornamental from Seed Winner)
Completing the trio of new Baby series additions, Nasturtium Baby Red by Takii EU and American Takii presents rich, red flowers on compact, mound-forming plants with healthy, dark foliage. This variety excels in containers and small gardens, maintaining upright blooms and providing an appealing contrast with its green foliage. Like its counterparts, it offers both edible flowers and leaves.
For ordering inquiries, contact Mike Huggett at [email protected].
Zinnia Zydeco Fire: National Winner (AAS Seed Ornamental Winner)
Drawing inspiration from the spirited music of southwest Louisiana, Zinnia Zydeco Fire, bred by Syngenta Flowers, dazzles with its large, fully double flowers in fiery orange hues. Known for its robust stems and disease-resistant foliage derived from the marylandica lineage, this zinnia blooms vigorously from summer through to the first frost, earning accolades from judges continent-wide for its enduring charm and visual impact.
For ordering inquiries, contact [email protected].
These AAS winners will soon feature in bespoke videos on their dedicated AAS winner web pages and the AAS YouTube channel. They will also be showcased via social media, public relations efforts, and at trade shows, while being prominently displayed in AAS Display and Introduction Gardens across North America.
