Helipterum roseum 'Pierrot'

Trial: Annual

Years Trialed: 1997

Good Qualities:

Strong stems; Good color. Dries well.

Problems:

Flowers never fully opened. It was difficult to tell when it was the right time to pick them; Like to use it in fresh bouquets but tends to close up. Labor intensive because of small stems.

Comments:

Good germination.

Trial Data

Helipterum roseum 'Pierrot'
  Yield (stems/plant) Stem Length (inches) Market Appreciation Rating (1) Repeat Again Rating (1) Ease of Cultivation Rating (1)
Average 11.0 7 2.0 2.0 4.5

(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.

Supplier

Kieft Seeds

P.O. Box 618

Conway, WA 98238