After an extensive trial with varieties from all over the world, ‘Cora’ thrived in the extreme tropical heat and high humidity for three summer seasons in Beijing and outlasted its competition, proving to be the best variety to be showcased for the highly telecasted Olympic event. ‘Cora Deep Lavender’ and ‘Cora White’ created a blanket of color displayed in large beds near the Water Cube where Michael Phelps made history winning 8 Gold medals.

The main characteristic that differs this Vinca from the competition is it’s resistance to the disease aerial Phytopthora! ‘Cora’ comes in eight brilliant colors including new pink and punch and a mixture. ‘Cora’ has a uniform habit with long-lasting large flowers that do well in full sun exposure.

Another winner showcased at the Olympics in Beijing was Sparkler™ Cleome. ‘Sparkler Blush’, an All-America Selections Award Winner, and ‘Sparkler White’ were planted in a bed right outside the Bird’s Nest National Stadium. ‘Sparkler’, which can reach a height of 3 ½ - 4 feet, caught the attention of spectators passing by.

Goldsmith's "Americana" Geraniums receive the royal treatment, with thousands on display outside Buckingham Palace in England.

Some 14,500 "Americana Red" geraniums from Goldsmith were planted in the extensive flower beds outside Buckingham Palace. "Americana Red" was selected for its superior performance and plant habit. Also clinching their selection was the fact that "Americana Red" matched the precise color of red in the palace guardsmen's uniforms.