Poinsettia plant named 268 White

Abstract

This new Poinsettia cultivar, designated `268 White`, is a vigorous plant with erect, large white bracts. Cultivar `268 White` is a sport of the red bracted cultivar `268` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,275), and, like its parent, is unique because the flower bracts remain erect and do not droop, even after commercial shipping and handling or as the flowers mature. It always looks "fresh" which adds to its beauty and increases its value as a consumer product. Poinsettia `268 White` has the same flowering response time and cultural requirements as its parent `268`.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct Poinsettia cultivar, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized by its large white, erect flower bracts, and self-branching traits.