Every duel is settled field by field against the same open table that powers Best & Compare: vase life, hardiness, upkeep, deer and cats. Where neither flower answers the question, the duel names a third that does.
Duels, verdict by verdict
Each card carries the count. Open one for the lines behind it, and for the third flower named when neither answers the question.
Dahlia vs Zinnias
Zinnias win 5 lines to 1
tubers or a packet of seeds?
Hydrangea macrophylla vs Lilacs
Lilacs win 3 lines to 0
which shrub earns the corner spot?
Anthurium vs Calla Lily
Even split, 2 lines each: it depends what you need
the sculpture contest
Hellebore vs Anemone
Hellebore wins 2 lines to 0
two shade-lovers, one bed
Hydrangea macrophylla vs Peonies
Peonies win 2 lines to 0
the June giants, head to head
Geranium vs Petunia
Petunia wins 3 lines to 0
the window-box incumbents
Begonia vs Impatiens
Impatiens wins 1 lines to 0
the shade bench, decided
Coneflower vs Black‑eyed Susan
Coneflower wins 2 lines to 0
the prairie twins
Coreopsis vs Catmint
Even split, 1 lines each: it depends what you need
the low-maintenance title fight
Daylily vs Lily
Daylily wins 2 lines to 0
same name, different flowers
Chrysanthemum vs Dahlia
Chrysanthemum wins 4 lines to 0
who owns the fall porch?
Azaleas vs Camellia
Even split, 2 lines each: it depends what you need
the southern shrub rivalry
Gardenia vs Jasmine flower
Jasmine flower wins 3 lines to 0
the white-scent duel
Amaryllis vs Poinsettia
Amaryllis wins 2 lines to 0
the December gift, decided
Christmas Cactus vs Cyclamen
Christmas Cactus win 3 lines to 2
the winter windowsill seat
Carnation vs Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria wins 2 lines to 0
the vase workhorses
Delphinium elatum vs Snapdragon
Snapdragon wins 4 lines to 1
cottage spikes, hard mode and easy mode
Hibiscus vs Bird of Paradise
Even split, 1 lines each: it depends what you need
the tropical statement piece
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