Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 2002Good Qualities
Vivid color; Home garden cut; Dark purple flowers - large flower head; Gorgeous dark stems and flower clusters in bud; Tall, early blooming, large flower heads.Problems
Didn't tolerate heat well (Zone 8a); Plugs died in unheated greenhouse before being planted in beds (Zone 6b).Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | Average Spacing (in2) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale | Retail | Consumer | ||||||
| Average | 6.5 | 15.8 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 91 |
| Range of Responses | 1-14 | 14-20 | 3 | 4-5 | 3-5 | 2-5 | 36-144 | |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Comments
Similar to 'Experimental Summer Purple', 'Black Knight', 'Jemmy Deep Violet'; Dark stems are really beautiful in water in a clear vase, giving interest both above and below.