Zinnia elegans 'Oklahoma Salmon'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996
Good Qualities:
Color (5); Of the varieties grown, this one produced the second best for length of stems as well as numbers of flowers and useable stems.; Productive when stays alive.
Problems:
Small flowers (4); Short stems (3); Not uniform.; Fungal pathogens and thrips.; Disease resistance low, no marketable flowers.; Largest amount of Xanthomonas. Petals also sometimes flecked with darker color.; Mildew.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 16.5 | 15.0 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Benary Seed
1444 Larson St.
Sycamore, IL 60178
Comments:
Easy to grow inside or out, but performs better in the greenhouse.; Acceptable cultivar in markets where smaller flowers are okay.; Least liked color of the series.