Trial: Perennial
Years Trialed: 2000, 2001Good Qualities
Year 1
Flushes, 2 weeks earlier than 'Blauriesen', uniform tall stem length, mildew resistant.Year 2
Taller than other cultivars; flushes 3 week earlier than 'Blauriesen'.Problems
Year 1
Dead; Needs two seasons to fully establish, blue is on light blue side - some florists prefer a darker blue.Year 2
Color is paler than 'Blauriesen'.Year 2
Similar to Veronica 'Blauriesen'; Very good cut flower with long vase life; forces well.Trial Data
Year 1
| Plants alive at end of summer (%) | Plants flowering (%) | Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale | Retail | Consumer | |||||||
| Average | 33.3 | 33.3 | 3.0 | 40.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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)¹ | Stem Length (inches)¹ | Market Appreciation Rating² | Repeat Again Rating² | Ease of Cultivation Rating² | Average Spacing (in2) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale | Retail | Consumer | ||||||
| Average | 50 | 20.0 | 40.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Range of Responses | 0-100 | 20 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
¹Data shown are from those respondents who harvested stems. Some respondents may not have harvested stems because they were too short. Flowering stems may be longer next year after plants are established. See comments section for more details.
²1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Comments
Year 1
Similar to Veronica 'Blauriesen'; Forces very well in greenhouse after 12 weeks cooling.