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.
Trial Data
| 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
Comments:
Good germination.