Poinsettia Christmas Day Red

Poinsettia Other Christmas Day Red - Bloom

General Information

Large bracts retain rich, dark red color and large centers (cyathia) do not drop. Height and spread are based on a 6-in. (15-cm) pot.

Grower Information

This top-quality variety offers long-lasting cyathia for superior holdability on the bench, and timing that won’t delay when grown cool to save energy. It also features a strong root system that is proven to withstand flood-floor irrigation. Christmas Day Red is versatile for a range of pot sizes, and its medium vigor is easy to control with minimal PGRs. Plus, it is available as a mini cutting.

'NPCW10164'

Protection Information: PP22,597

(Flowering Only License)

Growing Information

Characteristics

Season: Mid Season

Foliage: dark green

Natural Flower (first pollen): Nov. 20-27

Response Time in weeks (first pollen): 8

Vigor: medium

Habit: Normal

Average Bract Size: large, pointed

Post Harvest: very good

Finishing Recommendations

Energy Efficient: Energy efficiency rating 2 of 3

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Cool Finish (24 hrs avg.): 63°F / 17°C

Indicates minimum temperature starting two weeks after the beginning of short days. Please note that a crop grown cooler requires more time to finish (4 to 7 days), and will have smaller bracts and darker color (for example, white may turn cream-yellow). Toward the end of the crop (two weeks prior to shipping), slowly lower the temperature for green-leafed varieties to 65°F (18°C) day/night and dark green-leafed varieties to 63°F (17°C) day/night.

Space Efficient: Space efficiency rating 2 of 3

Varieties are rated from most (

) to least (

) efficient. Contact us for guides.

Recommended spacing for 6": 13"x13"