Viola cornuta F1
Rocky ® shelf life and garden performance tests
SHELF L I FE TEST AT FLOWERWATCH, ROELOFARENDSVEEN(NL ) The Rocky series includes great colours supplied by our main Viola breeders, which befits the series performance. When a new colour is added to the Rocky series, not only is it tested on growth performance, but also on shelf life performance.
12-day shelf life test in a retail environment. All plants came from the same source and were treated the same. FlowerWatch used cameras and physical inspection to monitor the plants. The FlowerWatch report shows that Rocky is an all-round performer when it comes to shelf life. Rocky for a comprehensive colour-range with a reliable shelf life!
In cooperation with FlowerWatch, we tested our Rocky series by comparing it to other series available on the market. The shelf life test included a 2-day transport simulation and a
Rocky Deep Blue Imp
Rocky Golden Yellow
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Main competitive equivalent
GARDEN PERFORMANCE TEST AT SYNGENTA TRI AL F I ELD, DE L I ER (NL ) The special colours within the Rocky series certainly attract consumers on the shop floor. But are these special coloured varieties also performing in the consumer’s garden?
We have tested this at our trial field in the Netherlands, for a period of 9 weeks. Each of the colours gives you the standard garden performance you expect from a small-flowered series. Rocky for a wide range of rich flowering colours!
Rocky Light Marina
Rocky Sunny Side Up
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Main competitive equivalent
AUTUMN PRODUCTION AND SALES
SPRING PRODUCTION AND SALES
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SERIES POT SIZES COLOURS
Pot
packs, 9 - 10.5 cm
45
Rocky ®
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Viola cornuta F1
27
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