Cortez Early Red

Breeder:

Syngenta

Summary:

These plants have the general flat across the top and uniform appearance of Cortez Red. The medium sized bracts lay flat and drop slightly. Color is medium red with darker red young bracts. Good branching and good uniformity among plants. Flowering is early to mid-season and plants are moderately vigorous similar to Cortez Red.

Color	Vigor	Timing
Red	Medium	Mid Season

Trial Year	Bract Color	Cultivar Anthesis	Height (inches)	Diameter (inches)
2016	Oct. 15, 2016	Nov. 17, 2016	14.0	11.5
2015	Oct. 11, 2015	Nov. 12, 2015	19.5	15.0
2013	Oct. 13, 2013	Nov. 18, 2013	16.0	12.5
2012	Oct. 15, 2012	Nov. 27, 2012	13.5	9.5
2011	Oct. 11, 2011	Nov. 17, 2011	13.5	13.0
2008	Oct. 9, 2008	Nov. 15, 2008	16.0	12.5