Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996Good Qualities
Color (4); Size, fair regrowth.; Straight strong stemsProblems
Other sparkler colors, especially yellow/cream, seemed weaker. Sparklers are a bit short to make a really good cut.; Some died after first cutting - cause undertrimmed.; Our clientele doesn't go for these reds, oranges, and yellows.Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 4.4 | 14.9 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.8 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Comments
Pampas Plume is similar, but much larger.; We just can't get the plume celosias to like our soil. They all stunt. The cockscomb varieties do fine though?!