Re: CULT: bloom-out

In a message dated 6/14/00 9:30:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
PatrickJOrr@hotmail.com writes:

<< I do not think it
 is a genetic defect, but I will guess stress on the rhizome has a part in
 it. >>

Hi Patrick and All,

There definitely is a genetic predisposition to a variety blooming out.  We 
have found to our dismay that some of our introductions or intended 
introductions have this trait.  In addition, when these varieties are used as 
parents, some of their offspring also carry this trait.  We have difficulty 
keeping our miniature dwarf, CAMEO CUTIE, going.  One time we lined out 20 or 
30 plants and had them all succumb to bloomout.  Feeding it well with a 
higher than usual nitrogen proportion fertilizer has produced more increases. 
 This might be something to experiment with.

Dorothy Willott
Northern Ohio, Zone 5

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