Eustoma 'Mirage Blue Rim'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1998
Good Qualities:
Color (2); Blue bleeds into white; Production; Good keeping quality; Good stem strength
Problems:
Rosetted very badly, extended flowering time by at least a month
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 6.0 | 20.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 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
Sakata Seed America, Inc.
18095 Serene Dr.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Comments:
'Mirage' and 'Malibu' were very similar in production and size of blooms. Didn't have any problems in germination or growing; Similar to 'Malibu Blue Rim' & 'Flamenco Blue.'