Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1995
Good Qualities
Color (8), large flowers (4), good branching (2), strong stems, good germination, long stems
Problems
Powdery mildew (4), slugs, grasshoppers, stems needed to be staked, no problems, weaker stems than Crimson Monarch, color faded.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 26.5 | 16.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Ernest Benary 1444 Larson St. Sycamore, IL 60178
