Trial: Perennial
Years Trialed: 1998, 1999Good Qualities
Year 1
Long stems (4); Unusual; Clean foliage; Very bold presentation; Seed heads dried well; Lasted well in vase.Year 2
Very tall (2); Dramatic, unusual; Large flowers, needs no support, good flower form; Good cultivar.Problems
Year 1
Didn't flower heavily in first year (2); Every critter wants to take a bit of this plant. Flea beetles in spring on foliage, beetles on flower, etc. Also, develops powdery mildew easily; Poor flower.Year 2
Didn’t get any flowers before frost this year. Never did very well anyway. It’s okay. I didn’t like it anyway!; Powdery mildew, insect drawer, primarily just not enough demand; Too much plant/stem, not enough flower, no flowers were marketable; Mildew.Year 2
I thought this would develop into a great plant and demand would be high but good looking stems are hard to find and demand limited so I’ve just pulled all mine out.Trial Data
Year 1
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 2.8 | 51.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 4.8 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Year 2
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 7.6 | 40.5 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 4.0 |
Supplier
Grow’n Sell
320 Lower State Rd.
Chalfont, PA 18914
215-822-1276
FAX 215-997-1770
Comments
Year 1
Looks good. Establishing well; These plants must be sprayed (insecticide) or blooms become quickly unsaleable. This is definitely a specialty cut flower.; Great plant but maybe a bit to novel for mass sales (our market); Didn't market any; Huge plants without much production. I doubt this one will make it through the winter and I'm not sure I care.