Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1997
Good Qualities
Beautiful colors in a broad range from red to peach to a beautiful light yellow and white (5); Attractive foliage (2); Larger flowers than other cultivars; The outstanding trial plant; The plants are pest free; Long vase life; They are a nice contrasting filler in arrangements; Very healthy and not as invasive; It does produce flowers 3 months after sowing and produces all usable stems; Had zero problems; Excellent potential for fresh cut; Seemed to have no problem getting established.
Problems
Didn't hold their form as well as the gold varieties (Achillea filipendulina) when air dried; Some florists had a little wilting problem with the Colorado yarrows. We are working on this; first year from seed didn't bloom profusely but grew nicely; Very poor germination in field.
Comments
We'll keep a close eye on this one over the next two years, it shows great market potential as a fresh cut, we will watch for fading of material that has been dried.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 5.4 | 15 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.9 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Benary Seed 1444 Larson St. Sycamore, IL 60178
