Geranium plant named `BFP-873 Bright Red`

Abstract

The new and distinct Pelargonium×hortorum cultivar named `BFP-873 Bright Red` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the a plant designated 3804-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by the `Fox` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,083). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double bright red florets. Medium green foliage is well retained during shipment. A medium self-branching growth habit is exhibited that does not require the use of a growth regulator.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct Geranium cultivar named `BFP-873 Bright Red`, substantially as herein shown and described, which: (a) exhibits attractive semi-double bright red florets,   (b) forms medium green foliage, and   (c) exhibits a medium self-branching growth habit in the absence of a growth regulator.