Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1997
Good Qualities
Great color (2); Shape; Fun in garden bouquets; Very good germination, transplanted well.
Problems
Faded color (2); Hot dry spring caused them to stunt..no usable stems; Paler than 'Astolat,' not as appealing; Short season here-must be started inside; Leaves turned yellow, then in approximately 2 week plants died, Pacific Giants & Belladonna planted next to them didn't do this; Crop failure- Spring too wet; Blossomed late.
Comments
Could be a winner here. I would start it indoors much sooner in the future; Germination good; We'll have to wait for another year or two to comment on this perennial but it shows a lot of potential; Good germination. Is this truly an annual? We are seeing if it will winter over here.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 1.0 | 22 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.6 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
PanAmerican Seed P.O. Box 438 West Chicago, IL 60186
