Zinnia Elegans ‘Oklahoma Salmon’
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Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996
Good Qualities
Color (5); Of the varieties grown, this one produced the second best for length of stems as well as numbers of flowers and useable stems.; Productive when stays alive.
Problems
Small flowers (4); Short stems (3); Not uniform.; Fungal pathogens and thrips.; Disease resistance low, no marketable flowers.; Largest amount of Xanthomonas. Petals also sometimes flecked with darker color.; Mildew.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 16.5 | 15.0 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 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
Easy to grow inside or out, but performs better in the greenhouse.; Acceptable cultivar in markets where smaller flowers are okay.; Least liked color of the series.