Trial: Perennial
Years Trialed: 2009 (planted in 2008; plants flowered second year; no data first year).Good Qualities
Year 2
Suitable length for bouquets; Very floriferous, pleasing shape in bouquets, it just kept blooming all summer here - perhaps because we never had a real summer here in the Northeast.Problems
Year 2
Many of these did not survive the winter; One stem per plant and being a biennial equals high production costs; Difficult color to work with, since I was selling most of it at farmers’ market I felt compelled to warn people that is was poisonous.That fact often “killed” the sale.Insects or Diseases
Year 2
None (2).Similar species/cultivars
Too many look-a-likes available.Postharvest recommendations
We just used water and always picked early in the morning.Trial Data
Year 2
| Plants died over winter (%) | Plants flowering (%) | Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 54.0 | 92 | 2.8 | 14.8 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Range of Responses | 0-92 | 75-100 | 1-5 | 12-18 | 3 | 2-3 | 3-4 |
¹Data shown are from those respondents who harvested stems. Some respondents may not have harvested stems because they were too short. Flowering stems may be longer next year after plants are established. See comments section for more details.
²1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
