Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1998
Good Qualities
Wonderful, large heads (2); Beautiful steel blue color (2); Strong upright habit, sturdy stems (2); Good vaselife; 10 cm flower & yellow center -Great cut flower; Excellent branching; Nice show; Nice leaves & stems too; Easy to deal with
Problems
Stems a little weak (2) - not as sturdy as Matsumoto Aster; Poor germination; Some of the blossoms did not fully open, may have been because of hot, dry weather; Some Aster yellows.
Comments
Cool weather this summer, grew very nicely.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 5.5 | 21.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 3.8 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
PanAmerican Seed P.O. Box 438 West Chicago, IL 60186
