Eustoma 'Twinkle Yellow'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 2003
Good Qualities:
Yellow single; Early to bloom, nice size bloom; Nice rose bud; Strong grower; Nice spray type lisianthus, small flower size makes this one great for bouquets.
Problems:
Not a good yellow, closer to 'Ivory', flat, reflexed petals, lacks uniformity for height, low branching, poor spray; Possible heat stress early, high 90F in late May; None; All three colors (yellow, ivory, green) very close in color - look-a-likes; Single small flower; Just didn't mature (Zone 6).
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 | 2.6 | 17.3 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 42 |
| Range of Responses | 1-7 | 12-24 | 2 | 2-5 | 2-5 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 12-80 |
(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:
Good; I don't like this variety, it tended to be shorter and the singles aren't as nice; Customers like all lisey's.