Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1998
Good Qualities
Sturdy (4); Nice color (2); Nice form; Florets - large and evenly spaced along stem; Did well despite late start and hot temps; Excellent germination and quantity of seedlings for delphiniums; Straight stems; Good quality for first year blooms; Vigorous plant; Transplanted well
Problems
Didn't germinate well (4); Some disease susceptibility; Not quite as vigorous as Clear Springs Blue; Did not flower
Comments
Can't wait to try this again because of great results on our other Clear Springs cultivars; Ten day cold period resulted in good germination. Next year expect longer stems and more stems; Always a good market for clear white line material; Similar to 'Magic Fountain'; My customers prefer the 'Pacific Giants', as they are taller and not as compact. I found these hard to work into bouquets, as they were short and fat.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 1.7 | 25.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
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
