Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 2003Good Qualities
Great color (4); Many stems, color is very close to 'Dark Blue Imperial'; Lots of blooms; Confusing, since 'Orchid' is usually purple.Problems
Disease prone plants succumbed more quickly than my standard plantings; Mildew; We would like to grow larkspur but this variety as with others seem to succumbs to root rot or disease; Stem length; Would prefer to direct seed in fall (Zone 7); Too few florets per stem.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 | 11.2 | 21.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 78 |
| Range of Responses | 1-45 | 12-40 | 4 | 4-5 | 3-5 | 1-5 | 2-5 | 18-144 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Comments
Would benefit from support wires, these plants did not grow to be taller than 24 inches, we usually have much taller larkspur; Germinated well, 70 transplanted to field only 33 plants to bloom by mid June; Wonderful for dried work.