Kalanchoe plant named Vanguard

Abstract

A Kalanchoe plant named Vanguard particularly characterized by its red-purple flower color; flower diameter of 14 to 16 mm at maturity; flowering response of from 11 weeks in summer to 13 weeks in winter after start of short days; very floriferous habit, with excellent display of many flowers; excellent keeping quality of flowers and foliage; free branching with or without pinching; compact plant habit with intermediate vigor but with short internodes; good responsiveness to B-9 applications to reduce internode length and peduncle elongation; and adaptability to pot sizes from 10 to 15 cm.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct plant of Kalanchoe named Vanguard, as described and illustrated.