Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996
Good Qualities
Rapid germination and strong growth as well as profuse flowering enhance this plants value in any application. The color is strong, attractive and holds well as a fresh cut and is showing potential as a dried product with its bluish-pink dry color for use in pot-pourri.
Problems
No comments.
Comments
Given this plants ability to grow rapidly with little maintenance from seed, gives it an advantage over other border plants which must be grown as plugs. Seed pods are showing excellent potential for use as a dried material and it takes dye very well.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 11.0 | 14.1 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Kieft Seeds P.O. Box 618 Conway, WA 98238
