Dianthus 'F1 Miss Kobe'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996
Good Qualities:
Color (3); Good germination rate (2); Good stem length, and scent.; Bright blooms, easily grown from seed.
Problems:
Though germination was strong, the plants field performance proved to be even weaker than the 'Miss Biwako' cultivar.; Local market not interested in this flower (Oxford, MS).; Very poor germination in my coldframe and unable to transplant to the field; The flowers were defective with wide spaces between some petals.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 2.0 | 11.9 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 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:
This plant is better suited to areas with a warmer average climate and a longer growing season (Olds, Alberta).