Ramble on, JD! Your post is full of great information.
I also love Golden Anniversary, Bicentennial, and Royal Mosaic. They are hanging basket staples, along with Quasar and Pink Marshmallow.
Voodoo is one of the very best to grow in the ground. It's the middle of November and mine is still blooming like crazy. Mine's mostly in shade, however. It gets about an hour of sun each day.