Christmas Eve Red

Breeder:

Selecta/Ball

Summary:

This cultivar has medium red bracts and darker red young bracts. The medium to large sized bracts are laid flat on the plants but the young bracts are rather tightly clustered in the center of the inflorescence. Cyathia are very large with bright green and yellow colors. Branching is good with uniform growth and upright habit. Flowering is early to mid-season and plants have medium vigor. The variety should be suited for a range of different container sizes.

Color	Vigor	Timing
Red	Medium	Early Season

Trial Year	Bract Color	Cultivar Anthesis	Height (inches)	Diameter (inches)
2018	Oct. 15, 2018	Nov. 29, 2018	17.5	11.5
2017	Oct. 5, 2017	Nov. 14, 2017	16.5	10.0
2016	Oct. 11, 2016	Nov. 17, 2016	14.0	10.5
2015	Oct. 11, 2015	Nov. 19, 2015	19.0	12.0
2013	Oct. 2, 2013	Nov. 19, 2013	18.0	12.0
2012	Oct. 9, 2012	Nov. 28, 2012	15.5	9.5
2010	Oct. 12, 2010	Nov. 22, 2010	17.0	11.0
2009	Oct. 7, 2009	Nov. 19, 2009	14.5	11.5
2008	Oct. 5, 2008	Nov. 15, 2008	14.5	12.5