Trial
Gardens
Over the years , Lucas Greenhouses has become the industry ’ s east coast trial destination . Visitors travel great distances to see the newest varieties and top performers before they even hit the market .
Starting in July and running through September you can view almost 1,000 large pots of vegetative annuals on display in our nearly 4 acre trial area . Or you can visit us in late September to view our mum and aster trial which features several hundred different varieties from multiple breeders . We end each year by offering a poinsettia trial in early December that is always well recieved
Also , our landscape customers have found our in-ground trial ares extremely helpful . Each year we continue to expand these beds , giving you more ideas for future plantings .
If you would like to view the trials , please call ahead to make an appointment . This way we can have someone available to show you through the trials .
Trial Gardens
Fall Mum Trials
Week 39 Week of 9 / 26
Benefits
• Evaluate new varieties & introductions
• Observe growth habits and performance
• Receive cultural information and grower advice on open house dates
• Get new ideas for planting .
Summer Trials
Week 29 Week of 7 / 18
Pointsettia Trials
Week 48 Week of 11 / 28
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