Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 2000
Good Qualities
Color (7); Easy; Pretty good head developed; Excellent producer; Velvet looking flower, very nice; Easy to grow and required only 1 layer of support but is strong stemmed for such a tall plant; The florists who didn’t care for the fan shaped Supercrest liked this one so growing both is a good thing for me; Pest free, nice dried, self sows/second generation within 6 months.
Problems
Stems too thick (2); Somewhat later than other crested cockscomb, stems a bit weak, early on, then they strengthen; Heads not as large as could be; Sometimes twisted stems or blooms.
Comments
Similar to Kurume.and Chief Celosia; Dries well; I personally liked this one; Vase life - 10 days, keep soil moist.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale | Retail | Consumer | |||||
| Average | 7.4 | 17.2 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 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
Fred C. Gloeckner 600 Mamaroneck Ave. 60178 Harrison, NY 10528-1613
