Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 2003
Good 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.
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.
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.
Supplier
Fred C. Gloeckner 600 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528-1613
