Classic Red
Breeder:
Paul Ecke RanchSummary:
These plants have an appearance of some older varieties, thus the name “classic” reflects the style. The inflorescence is large with many long, narrow bracts and very large centers. The color is medium red with darker red young bracts that were flat to slightly upright. This is a slightly vigorous cultivar with dark green foliage, and it has good branching. Classic Red is nice looking cultivar that is positioned to be important for markets wanting a distinctive larger plant. We will need to see if it can find a niche in that market. Finish timing is mid-season, except in Florida trials, where it finished earlier.| Color | Vigor | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Red | High | Mid Season |
| Trial Year | Bract Color | Cultivar Anthesis |
Height (inches) |
Diameter (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Oct. 15, 2014 | Nov. 12, 2014 | 17.5 | 15.5 |
| 2011 | Oct. 20, 2011 | Nov. 16, 2011 | 14.5 | 11.0 |
| 2010 | Oct. 23, 2010 | Nov. 21, 2010 | 18.5 | 14.0 |
| 2009 | Oct. 17, 2009 | Nov. 18, 2009 | 15.0 | 13.5 |
| 2008 | Oct. 16, 2008 | Nov. 15, 2008 | 18.0 | 13.5 |
Classic Red
North Carolina State University
2014
Classic Red
North Carolina State University
2011
Classic Red
North Carolina State University
2010
Classic Red
North Carolina State University
2009
Classic Red
North Carolina State University
2008
| Trial Year | Bract Color | Cultivar Anthesis |
Height (inches) |
Diameter (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | not reported | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Classic Red
Purdue University
2008