Antirrhinum 'Potomac Orange Early'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 2002
Good Qualities:
Extra early (2); Long stems (2); Good rich color (2); First snapdragon to bloom - Tall - Extra thick stem - Good for bunching; Easy and very vigorous plant - A veritable blooming machine - Customers were very partial to this cultivar - Many repeat sales; Nice cultivar, good for pink or orange arrangements; Good amount of blooms and good recovery after first flush.
Problems:
Okay bi-color but it is a bit pale - not really very exciting - misnamed as orange, more of a yellow/pink bi-color - florets are a little widely spaced, therefore not particularly full and pretty; No germination.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating - Wholesale (1) | Market Appreciation Rating - Retail (1) | Market Appreciation Rating - Consumer (1) | Repeat Again Rating (2) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (2) | Average Spacing (in2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 6.9 | 20.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 156 |
| Range of Responses | 1-12 | 17-28 | 4 | 4 | 4-5 | 1-5 | 4-5 | 25-432 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
PanAmerican Seed
P.O. Box 438
West Chicago, IL 60186
Comments:
None mentioned.