Eustoma 'Malibu Lilac'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1998
Good Qualities:
Long vaselife - up to 2 weeks (plain water); Blue-green leaves; Uncommon flower in this area; Loved the color - depends on combination of bouquet, what shade of lilac or pink this flower took on
Problems:
Don't produce enough stems to be practical for bouquets sold at farmer's markets; Very slow germinating and growing as starter plants; Didn't germinate
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 6.0 | 16.5 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
PanAmerican Seed
P.O. Box 438
West Chicago, IL 60186
Comments:
Needs staking for straight stems; Oct. 30 - still cutting in greenhouse & field. Field length of stem is shorter & production has slowed, but cool nights have not affected blooms. Greenhouse stem length still 15;.