Trial: Perennial
Years Trialed: 2009 (planted in 2008; plants flowered second year; no data first year).
Good Qualities
Year 2
Spiky spherical shape interesting in bouquets, I liked it better before the florets opened.
Problems
Year 2
Flowers tended to look “dirty” after florets opened.
Insect or Diseases
Year 2
None.
Similar species/cultivars
Echinops ritro.
Comments
Year 2
I would suggest picking and using when only a few florets are opened.
Trial Data
Year 2
| Plants died over winter (%) | Plants flowering (%) | Yield stems/plant¹ | Stem length (inches)¹ | Market Appreciation Rating² | Repeat Again Rating² | Ease of Cultivation Rating² | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 3.5 | 83 | 2.8 | 17.8 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Range of Responses | 0-7 | 65-100 | 1.4 | 17.5-18 | 3-4 | 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.
Supplier
Jelitto Perennial Seeds/Creek Hill Growers (JS) 125 Chenoweth Lane, Suite 301 Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 895-0807 FAX (502) 895-3934
