Lobelia speciosa 'Compliment Purple'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1999
Good Qualities:
Great color (7); Unusual shape, good holding quality; Vase life; Just cooked in the heat! Very hard to germinate; Nice flower form; Tall stems and vigorous plants; good production; Very good germination, vigor; Much more useable as cuts than other Lobelia I have grown.
Problems:
Poor germination (2); Second cuts short; Lost to weeds; Poor survival; Bit slow to flower.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 5.8 | 17.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Benary Seed
1444 Larson St.
Sycamore, IL 60178
Comments:
Sold at Farmers Market instantly; Crop received insufficient water to grow good stems; Not much this year. Second year performance should be improved; This is the best in 'Compliment' series. I would like to see it available ASAP.