Solar Red

Breeder:

Beekenkamp

Summary:

Solar produces a nice plant with medium red bracts and dark red young bracts that lay flat on the plant. Many of the bracts have large points, but not all are oak-leaf shaped creating an open center with 6-8 medium sized cyathia. The plants are medium vigor with exceptional branching and very upright stems and should do well in a variety of container sizes. Plants will finish after Dec. 1.

Color	Vigor	Timing
Red	Medium	Late Season

North Carolina State University
University of Florida

Trial Year	Bract Color	Cultivar Anthesis	Height (inches)	Diameter (inches)
2017	Oct. 11, 2017	Nov. 24, 2017	15.0	9.5
2016	Oct. 15, 2016	Nov. 24, 2016	16.5	13.0
2015	Oct. 13, 2015	Nov. 24, 2015	17.5	12.5
2014	Oct. 11, 2014	Nov. 25, 2014	15.5	12.5
2013	Oct. 15, 2013	Nov. 27, 2013	13.5	10.0
2012	Oct. 15, 2012	Dec. 3, 2012	13.5	10.0