Sparkling Punch

Breeder:

Paul Ecke Ranch

Summary:

This pink version of Ice Punch has pale pink bracts with a striking blaze of white down the center. Plants are well matched to Ice Punch in size, medium to high vigor, and flowering time, which is early season. In fact, the two cultivars make excellent combination pots when planted together. As with Ice Punch, the best contrast between the white and pink takes place just as the plants start to flower and the contrast improves with maturity. Our consumer evaluations indicate that this will be a good novelty variety, but the demand will not be as strong as for Ice Punch.

Color	Vigor	Timing
Other Novelties	Medium	Early Season

North Carolina State University
University of Florida

Trial Year	Bract Color	Cultivar Anthesis	Height (inches)	Diameter (inches)
2017	Oct. 19, 2017	Nov. 16, 2017	17.5	10.0
2015	Oct. 14, 2015	Nov. 11, 2015	17.5	13.0
2014	Oct. 14, 2014	Nov. 14, 2014	17.0	11.5
2013	Oct. 22, 2013	Nov. 22, 2013	19.0	10.5
2012	Oct. 20, 2012	Nov. 13, 2012	13.5	10.5