Out of the few hundred AV varieties I have sampled, there are (30) or so which have proven to be LESS DIFFICULT for me to keep growing and blooming.

These have survived my ample mistakes and neglect ... and just keep on growing and pumping out bloom ...

Violets/Blues

Shazam,, Tony's Jennifer, Winter Hawk Sport, Snowy Sky, LeHeure Bleu, Rebel's Night Breezes, Evensong

Pinks

Love in Bloom, Aca's Nicole, Rhapsodie Ingrid, Optimara MyDelight

Whites

Gold Coins, Spring Rose, Jersey Snow Drops

Reds

Red Rocket, Hot Spot, Optimara California

Bi-color Blooms

Silverglade Plums (Violet/White), Blue Mist (Blue/White), Bloomlover's Fantasy (Violet/White), Candy Swirls (White/Pink), Blue Skirts (Blue/White)

Variegated Foliage

San Mateo Blues (Light Blue), Optimara Modesty (Medium Violet-Blue), Pretty Miss Kelly (Medium Lilac), Jersey Snowflake (White), Ma's Waterfall Sport (Medium Violet-Blue), Pow Wow (Red), Black Magic (Medium Violet), Private Dancer (Dark Violet-Blue)