Trial: Annual
Year Trialed: 2009Good Qualities
Pretty, hard to distinguish color from ‘Deep Blue’, maybe slight “red” highlight, flower larger, more double, stem taller than blue.Problems
Did not last more than 5 days; Too short.Similar Cultivars
‘Super Magic Deep Blue’ and ‘Advantage Purple’.Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | Average Spacing (in2) | Average Postharvest Life (days) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 1.5 | 15.7 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 80 | 10 |
| Range of Responses | 1-2 | 12-20 | 2-4 | 2-5 | 3-5 | 16-144 | 10 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Comments
Did not get first cut until 08/26/09 (Planted in field 5/27, Zone 4/5).