Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996Good Qualities
Long stems (2); Color (2); Productive (2); Large flowers (2); Good postharvest (2); Reasonable vase life if supplemented with flora life. The best variety of the series for number of stems.; Very little Xanthomonas. Sturdy plants, especially late in season (late August).; Prolonged production,; Strong plant.Problems
Flowers small (3); Short stems (2); Damping off in the cell packs prevalent if overwatered even once. Also a big draw for thrips in the greenhouse. Disease resistance low. No marketable flowers.; Color and flower size not uniform. Some single (smaller) flowers. Early growth produced weak stems.; Mildew - anthracnose.Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 17.8 | 13.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.4 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Comments
With proper harvesting of flowers they have good potential for cuts, but may be more suitable for the landscape.; There are better pink cultivars.