Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996
Good Qualities
Color (3); No Xanthomonas. Very good, sturdy plant for a yellow. Have not had good luck with layer Dahlia Flowered Yellows. Good uniformity of size and color.; Highest number of flowers per plant of all varieties tested. Strong habit. Fair vase life with supplemental flower food.
Problems
Small flowers (3); I hated the color and so did my florists--Taxi-cab yellow.; Mildew - anthracnose.; A little weak (stems) early in season. Improved in August.; Short stems, disease resistance low, no marketable flowers.; Fungal pathogens and thrips in the greenhouse.
Comments
Some feel this color is in abundance at this time of year, if its use as a dried was more practical it may have more appeal.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 12.1 | 12.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.4 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Benary Seed 1444 Larson St. Sycamore, IL 60178
