Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 2002
Good Qualities
Unique color (4), white with speckled dark plum on the inside of flowers; Good seedling vigor and uniformity - Heavy buds - Slightly variable for bicolor effect; Tall; Pretty, full bud set; Long vase life, very strong stems, good repeat bloomers; Out performed all my other snaps, uniform growth habit.
Problems
Color - Not for our market - Will not attempt to grow again; Not all stems were thick and strong - This wasn't the best growing year, but I didn't start cutting this snap until 7/24 (Zone 5) - Usually I start 2 weeks earlier.
Comments
Similar to 'Sunshine Light Purple Eye' and 'Potomac Plum Blossom'; Nice color, different from the pinks and yellows; Good looks and good performance until hard frost.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | Average Spacing (in2) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale | Retail | Consumer | ||||||
| Average | 2.0 | 25.3 | 5.0 | - | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 74 |
| Range of Responses | 1-4 | 16-45 | - | - | 4-5 | 2-4 | 3-5 | 15-144 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Fred C. Gloeckner 600 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528-1613
