Solstice Red

Breeder:

Paul Ecke Ranch

Summary:

The distinctive feature of this cultivar is that it is now one of the few late season cultivars available to growers. Solstice Red has a nice presentation and uniformity with upright medium red bracts that are medium to large in size. The first transition bracts can be lighter in color and the younger bracts are darker red. The upright bracts and medium vigor make this cultivar suitable for average to high density spacing. The foliage is dark green and branching is uniform. Solstice has upright stems and should work well in most container sizes.

Color	Vigor	Timing
Red	Low	Late Season

North Carolina State University
University of Florida

Trial Year	Bract Color	Cultivar Anthesis	Height (inches)	Diameter (inches)
2017	Oct. 14, 2017	Nov. 21, 2017	17.0	11.0
2015	Oct. 18, 2015	Nov. 30, 2015	19.5	15.0
2012	Oct. 21, 2012	Dec. 5, 2012	15.5	12.0
2011	Oct. 23, 2011	Dec. 4, 2011	13.5	11.0
2010	Oct. 23, 2010	Nov. 29, 2010	16.0	12.0
2009	Oct. 18, 2009	Dec. 1, 2009	14.5	11.5