Zinnia Elegans ‘Oklahoma Golden Yellow’
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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.
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
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.