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

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.'

Trial Data

Eustoma 'Mirage Blue Rim'
  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