Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1998
Good Qualities
Good vaselife (3); Pretty flower; We used in bouquets; Earliest to flower of the three colors; Lots of side cuts first & then cut complete stem with many flowers still attached; Small flowers worked easily into bouquets (Used this one for some wedding work); Multi-branching habit; Bright green foliage; Flower ~3cm; Good show. Was accepted in market with enthusiasm;
Problems
No height; No branching; Did not produce enough dollars/square foot in greenhouse - could be a good candidate for field production
Comments
Of all colors, this was the most marketable. - the darker colors get lost in the foliage.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 4.5 | 17.5 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 4.6 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Sakata Seed America, Inc. 18095 Serene Dr. Morgan Hill, CA 95037
