Charon Red

Breeder:
Beekenkamp
Summary:
Charon Red had medium-sized, bright red bracts and dark green leaves. Bracts were held flat and had a smooth appearance. Plants flowered mid to early-late season and were medium vigor. The strongly upright plant should work well in a variety of container sizes.
Color Vigor Timing
Red Medium Early Season
Trial Year Bract Color Cultivar
Anthesis
Height
(inches)
Diameter
(inches)
2018 Oct. 11, 2018 Nov. 26, 2018 18.5 12.0
2017 Oct. 8, 2017 Nov. 15, 2017 18.5 12.0
2016 Oct. 10, 2016 Nov. 18, 2016 17.5 12.5
2015 Oct. 10, 2015 Nov. 20, 2015 22.0 13.0
2014 Oct. 9, 2014 Nov. 22, 2014 18.0 13.5
2013 Oct. 15, 2013 Nov. 28, 2013 16.0 12.5

Charon Red
North Carolina State University
2018

Charon Red
North Carolina State University
2017

Charon Red
North Carolina State University
2016

Charon Red
North Carolina State University
2015

Charon Red
North Carolina State University
2014

Charon Red
North Carolina State University
2013

Trial Year Bract Color Cultivar
Anthesis
Height
(inches)
Diameter
(inches)
2017 Oct. 29, 2017 Nov. 30, 2017 17.5 17.0
2016 Oct. 26, 2016 Nov. 29, 2016 14.0 17.5

Charon Red
University of Florida
2017

Charon Red
University of Florida
2016