Didiscus caeruleus 'Madonna Rose'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996
Good Qualities:
Good color (2); Stem length (2); Seems sturdier than pink already on the market.
Problems:
Not as productive and most affected by the soil line ;rot;, so I lost some plants.; Did not germinate in the field - cool, wet spring.; Doesn't root very deeply. Pulls out of sandy soil.; It didn't bloom until the second week of October and our season is pretty much over by then
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 5.0 | 21.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Kieft Seeds
P.O. Box 618
Conway, WA 98238
Comments:
The weather was wet and cold or hot and drought, not ideal for making judgements (Everett, WA). I cut the flowers in October and they lasted over 7 days. They were nice.