Mars Pink

Breeder:

Syngenta

Summary:

Mars Pink is similar in size but flowered about 1 week earlier in the NCSU trials. The bract color ranges from dark reddish pink on the young bracts to pale pink on the older bracts with darker veins. The grayish cast common on the older bracts of many other cultivars is evident but not as pronounced. The pink color was brighter in the Purdue trials and is probably a reflection of the cooler finish temperatures. The somewhat rounded bracts have a smooth edge and a flat presentation. The foliage is dark green. Plants are uniform and well branched. Plants are medium vigor and flowered mid-season. This cultivar will probably be most useful for growers producing Mars Red.

Color	Vigor	Timing
Pink	Medium	Mid Season

Trial Year	Bract Color	Cultivar Anthesis	Height (inches)	Diameter (inches)
2018	Oct. 23, 2018	Dec. 5, 2018	16.5	11.5
2016	Oct. 23, 2016	Nov. 25, 2016	14.5	9.5
2015	Oct. 13, 2015	Nov. 19, 2015	16.5	10.0
2014	Oct. 18, 2014	Nov. 22, 2014	17.0	12.0
2013	Oct. 21, 2013	Nov. 28, 2013	17.0	11.5
2012	Oct. 20, 2012	Nov. 28, 2012	13.5	9.0
2011	Oct. 22, 2011	Nov. 21, 2011	13.5	9.5
2010	Oct. 25, 2010	Nov. 27, 2010	16.5	12.0
2009	Oct. 17, 2009	Nov. 24, 2009	13.0	11.5
2008	Oct. 19, 2008	Nov. 21, 2008	15.0	11.5