Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1995
Good Qualities
Nice filler (3), unusual leaves/interesting (3), beautiful (3), striking markings, easy, germinated much faster than regular 'collected seed', grew well in drought, larger than past varieties.
Problems
Low germination (3), wilted (3), only one stem per plant (3), no problems (3), latex (2), stems weren't long enough, shorter earlier varieties not as good as the old tall variety, very pretty plant but very different from the native Euphorbia and therefore had no commercial value.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 6.9 | 20.1 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 4.1 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Kieft Bloemzaden B.V. 2209-B Bulson Rd. Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
