Poinsetta plant named Dasher

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of poinsettia plant named Dasher, produced by grafting a seedling from the cross described to a plant of Super Rochford for the purpose of transferring the excellent branching characteristics of Super Rochford. Dasher is characterized by its red, relatively large bracts, strong, vigorous growth habit, early flowering, excellent branching, excellent foliage retention, resistance to heat delay of flower bud initiation when night temperatures are above 23° C., dark green leaves, and small cyathia cluster.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of poinsettia plant named Dasher, as illustrated and described.