Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996
Good 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.
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.
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.
Supplier
Benary Seed 1444 Larson St. Sycamore, IL 60178
