Eustoma 'Cinderella Pink'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 2002
Good Qualities:
Excellent clear bright pink (3); Double pink bouquet type, large flower; Excellent germination (95% plus, 15 days), quick to flower, stiff stems, I thought that this was a particularly vigorous lisianthus; Many flowers per stem; Tall, pretty pink flower that would appeal to the rose lover crowd, I think.
Problems:
Flower form not as good as 'Mariachi'; There was quite a bit of variation in the color of the flowers - some were a very clear shell pink, others were a little muddy; Crooked stems; Had these grown into plugs by a local Eustoma 'expert' - was surprised by how weak the plugs were compared to the other varieties ('Echo', 'Mariachi') he grew for me. Never saw these plants really get established, though, somewhat nurtured them - Pulled them out in mid-July to get some crop space for money maker - Very unimpressed by it's lack of vigor compared to other Eustoma (Zone 5/6); 'Marchia Pink' is what we moved to because the florist seem to want the doubles over the singles.
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 | 2.2 | 20.6 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 57 |
| Range of Responses | 0-3 | 5-34 | 1-3 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 4-144 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Goldsmith Seeds
P.O. Box 1349
Gilroy CA 95021
Comments:
Similar to 'Echo' and 'Marachi Pink'; This is superior to 'Echo Pink' both in color and vigor; Grown in tunnel; Looks very rose-like, very curly petals.