Poinsettia Christmas Aurora™ Red

General Information

Break-resistant V-shaped habit for excellent sleeveability.

Grower Information

The varieties of Christmas Aurora are ideal for December poinsettia sales. An upright, narrow habit and medium bract size is perfect for higher density production and dependable shipping, and their narrow shape makes them easy to sleeve. This reliable, predictable series works well in 6-in. (15-cm) pots. Plus, they are early to color — yet late to flower — providing an outstanding shelf life at retail and long-lasting enjoyment for consumers.

'NPCW14221'

Protection Information: PP27,135

(Flowering Only License)

Product Form

Callused

Liner

Prefinished

URC

Growing Information

Characteristics

Season: Mid Season

Foliage: Dark Green

Natural Flower (first pollen): Nov. 24-28

Response Time in weeks (first pollen): 8.5

Vigor: high

Habit: Narrow

Average Bract Size: large, pointed

Post Harvest: excellent

Finishing Recommendations

Energy Efficient: Energy efficiency rating 2 of 3

Varieties are rated from most (

) to least (

) efficient. Contact us for guides.

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 x 13