Helichrysum monstrosum 'Paper Daisy'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996
Good Qualities:
Bright yellow color (2) which held well when dried; Productive (2); Strong stems; Useful in many dried flower applications.
Problems:
Stems and flowers don't have enough bulk to be good for bunches; Our summer was not warm enough to grow these lovelies (Nantucket, MA); Leggy growth and a need for constant harvest of flower heads in order to maximize production. Stems do not dry stiff enough to be useful as a dried product.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 6.5 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 3.4 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
American Takii
301 Natividad Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
Comments:
I found this one weak and didn't withstand summer heat.; Very easy to propagate and an excellent performer in the greenhouse as well as in field. The plant habit requires close attention to prevent stems from laying on the soil surface thus opening a window for disease; Very uniform plants - nearly 100% germination.