Zinnia elegans 'Giant Dahlia Golden State'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996
Good Qualities:
Color (5); Flower head size (3); Long stems (3); A fair vase life with supplemental flower food.; Long lasting cut.; Excellent germination!; Prolonged production.
Problems:
Plants fell over, many flowers lost on the ground.; Flower not as uniform as other varieties, different shades and sizes.; Scraggly plants with dull colors. Looked dirty.; Mildew and anthracnose.; Color fades in field quicker than others cultivars.; Disease resistance low, no marketable flowers.; Variable stem length. Mostly good long stems--some short, stocky plants
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 8.1 | 16.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 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:
Received very well by local market.