Chrysanthemum plant named `Heather`

Abstract

A Chrysanthemum plant named Heather particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; red-purple ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 48 to 54 mm when fully opened; branching pattern is spreading and prolific; natural season flower date of September 2 to 5 when planting rooted cuttings on June 21 to 25 in Salinas, Calif., and September 30 to October 3 when planting rooted cuttings June 15 to June 21 in Hightstown, N.J.; plant height of 23 to 33 cm when grown in fall under natural daylength with no growth regulators in Salinas, Calif., and 30 to 36 cm when grown in fall under natural daylength with no growth regulator applications in Hightstown, N.J.; excellent, uniform growth habit; and good flexibility of plant for handling, packing and shipping.

It is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant named Heather, as described and illustrated.