Eustoma 'Mirage Blue Rim'

Trial: Annual

Years Trialed: 1998

Good Qualities

Color (2); Blue bleeds into white; Production; Good keeping quality; Good stem strength

Problems

Rosetted very badly, extended flowering time by at least a month

Comments

'Mirage' and 'Malibu' were very similar in production and size of blooms. Didn't have any problems in germination or growing; Similar to 'Malibu Blue Rim' & 'Flamenco Blue.'


Trial Data

Eustoma 'Mirage Blue Rim'
Yield (stems/plant) Stem Length (inches) Market Appreciation Rating¹ Repeat Again Rating¹ Ease of Cultivation Rating¹
Average 6.0 20.3 4.5 4.5 4.0


¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.


Supplier

Sakata Seed America, Inc. 18095 Serene Dr. Morgan Hill, CA 95037