Eustoma Laguna 'Blue Blush'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 2000
Good Qualities:
Color (2); Uniform; Single flower, later to bloom than Avila, Catalina and Balboa; Flower size was smaller than other varieties.
Problems:
None; Eustoma does not perform well in Zone 2; We had a couple stems produce flowers but not usable; Plant height not as good, maybe due to excessive weeds in area where planted.
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 (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 2.0 | 15.5 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.2 |
(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:
Similar to other lisianthus blush; Poor germination in greenhouse, lots of damping off; People love these Ablush@ Lisianthus; one layer of support, pale lavender and white.