Dianthus 'F1 Miss Biwako'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996
Good Qualities:
Long lasting, excellent scent and long stems if grown in the proper environment, perhaps a greenhouse.; Florets/stem.
Problems:
Very poor germination in my coldframe; weak plants - not able to transplant, difficult to establish.; Local market not interested in this flower (Oxford, MS).; Stem length.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 2.3 | 16.0 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
American Takii
301 Natividad Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
Comments:
: An easily propagated plant from seed though germination rates and percentages were low. The plants, once established, seemed hardy and performed well.