Advent Red

Breeder:

Paul Ecke Ranch

Summary:

This is an early-flowering red with a different look. The smooth bright red bracts were elongated with a flat to droopy orientation. The elongated leaves were dark green. Branching and uniformity were good. Natural-day plants showed first color by Oct.2 and flowering by Nov. 3, making it and Autumn Red the earliest cultivars in the trials. Plants were medium to high vigor and growth habit was upright. Postharvest performance was very good. In warm regions where poinsettias can be used in the landscape, this is an excellent candidate for that purpose.

Color	Vigor	Timing
Red	High	Early Season

North Carolina State University
University of Florida

Trial Year	Bract Color	Cultivar Anthesis	Height (inches)	Diameter (inches)
2017	Sept. 28, 2017	Oct. 24, 2017	17.0	11.0
2015	Oct. 7, 2015	Nov. 4, 2015	20.5	12.5
2014	Sept. 29, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	19.0	13.0
2011	Oct. 4, 2011	Oct. 31, 2011	14.0	9.5
2010	Oct. 4, 2010	Nov. 1, 2010	15.0	11.0
2009	Oct. 3, 2009	Oct. 31, 2009	13.5	10.0
2008	Sept. 30, 2008	Nov. 2, 2008	15.0	13.0