Winter Blush

Breeder:

Paul Ecke Ranch

Summary:

This cultivar has large bracts with a medium pink blaze and a wide creamy white border. Winter blush is a good name. The pink fades a bit on the older bracts. The plants had very good uniform branching, with dark green leaves. The bracts are flat and smooth. Larger older bracts tend to hang down some. Plants have low to moderate vigor. An extra week or two would be good for 6 ½ inch or larger pots. Flowering is mid-season. This has good potential as a standalone novelty; however, most consumers seem to still prefer the appearance of Marblestar.

Color	Vigor	Timing
Marble	Low	Mid Season

North Carolina State University
University of Florida

Trial Year	Bract Color	Cultivar Anthesis	Height (inches)	Diameter (inches)
2017	Oct. 22, 2017	Nov. 16, 2017	18.0	11.0
2016	Oct. 22, 2016	Nov. 16, 2016	17.0	16.0
2010	Oct. 24, 2010	Nov. 18, 2010	16.0	12.0
2009	Oct. 18, 2009	Nov. 18, 2009	14.5	11.0
2008	Oct. 18, 2008	Nov. 15, 2008	14.0	11.0