program overview

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Strong tradition Excellent undergraduate program Internship as a central component Research experiences as a part of the W.D. Holley Professorship Floriculture at Colorado State University

Research Priorities: 

Research Priorities Emphasis on drought, water use, new plant introductions and trial garden evaluations, perennials Ornamental plant research applicable to the Rocky Mountain–High Plains Region and World-Wide Complement research in woody ornamental, turf and other segments of the Green Industry

Research Focus: 

Research Focus Research Focus and Strength Annual Trial Gardens Floriculture at Colorado State University

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Annual Flower Trial Gardens Colorado State University's trial grounds were established to evaluate the performance of annual flower cultivars under our unique environmental conditions. University and industry associates evaluate …..tolerance to environmental and biotic stresses…(among other production and consumer related traits).

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Best Lantana - 'Landmark Rose Glow' from Ball FloraPlant Beautiful, multicolored flowers were held above the foliage. Plants were superior for the continual compact, low growing growth habit.

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In Spring 2003, a new structure was installed for the shade gardens.

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Best Impatiens (New Guinea) - 'Celebrette Pink Jewel' from Ball FloraPlant Very floriferous plants had good vigor in both container and ground. Flowers and plants were relatively large when compared to most New Guinea impatiens.

Research Focus: 

Research Focus Research Focus and Strength Annual Trial Gardens Drought tolerance assessments Floriculture at Colorado State University

Drought and Water Use Studies: 

Drought and Water Use Studies Study of drought tolerance and water use efficiency in flowering annual and perennial plants. Thirty annual and perennial herbaceous plants evaluated in 2003 and 2004 at 4 locations in Colorado and New Mexico

Drought Study Gardens at CSU: 

Drought Study Gardens at CSU

Drought Study Gardens in Denver: 

Drought Study Gardens in Denver

Marigold at 4 irrigation rates: 

Marigold at 4 irrigation rates 2” water per week 1.5” water per week 1” water per week .5” water per week

Verbena with .5” water per week: 

Verbena with .5” water per week 25% ET

Dianthus with 1” water per week: 

Dianthus with 1” water per week 50% ET

Drought tolerant plants: 

Drought tolerant plants Alyssum Celosia Sun Coleus Dianthus Ipomoea Marigold Pennisetum Petunia Rudbeckia Dusty Miller Salvia farinacea Verbena Vinca Zinnia

Research Focus: 

Research Focus Research Focus and Strength Annual Trial Gardens Drought tolerance assessments Perennial evaluation Floriculture at Colorado State University

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Herbaceous Perennial and Ornamental Grass Garden

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A new publication is now available! "Best Perennials for the Rocky Mountains and Plains States"

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Anaphalis margaritacea Pearly everlasting - Eastern North American native - Woolly foliage gives plant a silvery, gray appearance - Papery white bracts surround central yellow florets - Full sun; tolerates alkalinity and moderately dry soils - Excellent cut and/or dried flower

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Research Focus and Strength Annual Trial Gardens Drought tolerance assessments Perennial evaluation Variable facilities Some in major need of improvement Floriculture at Colorado State University

Faculty: 

Faculty Floriculture at Colorado State University Faculty are the primary resource James Klett, Steve Newman, David Hartley (part-time, retired) Substantial budget cuts over the last several years Major concerns Inadequate operating funds Inability to support graduate students Facilities management and maintenance

Industry Support: 

Industry Support Industry support will help: Maintain outstanding CSU Trial Gardens Incorporate expanded consumer element in cultivar evaluations Facilitate hosting of Customer Days at the Trial Grounds Expand capacity to identify superior drought tolerance Develop methods to manage growth in container mixes and perennial crops to better meet consumer demand Floriculture at Colorado State University

Partnerships: 

Partnerships Floriculture at Colorado State University Must develop new resources and partnerships $60,000 per year needed to sustain, expand program To replace support lost to budget cuts External funding will leverage greater CSU commitment Possible restoration of prior floriculture faculty position Ball-Tagawa Professorship??