Poinsettia plant named Blitzen

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of poinsettia plant named Blitzen, produced by grafting a seedling from the cross described to a plant of White Rochford for the purpose of transferring the excellent branching characteristics of White Rochford. Blitzen is characterized by its relatively large white 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 Blitzen, as illustrated and described.