Christmas Day Red

Breeder:

Selecta/Ball

Summary:

Christmas Day has strong stems and a nice upright growth habit. In terms of plant structure it may be closer to Prestige Red than any other cultivar. Plants had very uniform breaking. The rounded medium red bracts were held flat and the young bracts were dark red. The medium vigor plants flowered mid-season. Plants should work will in a wide range of container sizes.

Color	Vigor	Timing
Red	Medium	Mid Season

North Carolina State University
University of Florida

Trial Year	Bract Color	Cultivar Anthesis	Height (inches)	Diameter (inches)
2018	Oct. 13, 2018	Nov. 29, 2018	16.5	12.0
2017	Oct. 8, 2017	Nov. 17, 2017	16.5	12.0
2016	Oct. 12, 2016	Nov. 16, 2016	17.5	13.5
2015	Oct. 10, 2015	Nov. 18, 2015	17.0	12.0
2014	Oct. 8, 2014	Nov. 16, 2014	18.0	13.0
2013	Oct. 6, 2013	Nov. 14, 2013	16.0	10.5
2012	Oct. 9, 2012	Nov. 25, 2012	14.0	11.0
2011	Oct. 7, 2011	Nov. 16, 2011	13.5	10.5
2010	Oct. 10, 2010	Nov. 20, 2010	15.0	12.5