Trial: Annual
Year Trialed: 1998
Good Qualities
Strong blue color (6); Strong stems (2); Good stem length (2); Transplants well (2); Well liked by the florists; Multi- branching; Dries well; Sturdy plants; Vigorous; Color holds well (even for drying); Large blooms.
Problems
Leaf disease susceptibility; Does not have full stems (flowers); Not much yield; Low stem production.
Comments
The best I've ever grown. I couldn't keep enough of this on hand - marvelous; Indistinguishable from purple; Similar to 'Fortress Heavenly Blue'; Last year I got substantially more with 'QIS Dark Blue', but 1998 seemed a poor year for Sinuata; This was very late for us to start Statice, so it did not have good production before heat set in; Dyed stems - glycerin preserved excellent market value.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 10.8 | 18.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 4.7 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
PanAmerican Seed P.O. Box 438 West Chicago, IL 60186
