US20060041964A1 - Double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrids - Google Patents

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US20060041964A1
US20060041964A1 US11/081,071 US8107105A US2006041964A1 US 20060041964 A1 US20060041964 A1 US 20060041964A1 US 8107105 A US8107105 A US 8107105A US 2006041964 A1 US2006041964 A1 US 2006041964A1
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  • the present invention relates to new, distinct, and stable cultivars of double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrids that produce one or more flowers with at least 5 full or partial petals per flower.
  • the double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrids of the present invention include Kalanchoe aromatica x K. blossfeldiana, K. grandiflora x K. blossfeldiana, K. laciniata x K. blossfeldiana, K. pumila x K. blossfeldiana, K. marmorata x K. blossfeldiana, K. porphyrocalux x K. blossfeldiana, K. jongmansii x K. blossfeldiana, K. pinnata x K.
  • the double-type interspecific hybrid plants produce one or more flowers having at least 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, or more than 40 petals per flower.
  • the double-type characteristic has been successfully introgressed from double-type K. blossfeldiana into other single-type (4 petals per flower) Kalanchoe species.
  • the double-type interspecific hybrid plants can be used as either male or female parents in crosses to the parents, other selections from the same species as the parents, or selections from other Kalanchoe species.
  • the double-type interspecific hybrid plants can also be selfed.
  • the double-type flowering characteristic from K. blossfeldiana has been combined with many desirable traits from other Kalanchoe species including different flower colors, superior growth characteristics and improved plant habit.
  • Methods for the reliable breeding of the double-type characteristic from K. blossfeldiana, or Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plants, into diverse single-type Kalanchoe genetic backgrounds, as well as methods for increasing the number of petal per flower, are disclosed.
  • the present invention relates generally to the field of ornamental Kalanchoe plants.
  • the genus of Kalanchoe belongs to the sedum family (Crassulaceae). There are more than 100 different species of Kalanchoe of which more than 60 are found in Madagascar. Many species are found in South Africa and a few in Asia and South America. Kalanchoe belongs to the succulent plant group, which are characterized by their turgid leaves. The leaves enable members of this genus to survive drought conditions. Consequently, Kalanchoe are useful ornamental plants because they can survive in less than optimal growing conditions.
  • Kalanchoe Species of Kalanchoe are described in J. T. Baldwin, Amer. J. Bot. 25: 572-579 (1938). Each species of Kalanchoe has traits a breeder would like to incorporate into commercial cultivars. Other traits a breeder will try to avoid.
  • K. blossfeldiana is a valuable ornamental species because it can be readily grown from seed, or reproduced asexually from cuttings, and produces abundant flowers that remain fresh for several weeks.
  • K. blossfeldiana plants are highly branched and under certain conditions the height of the branches may be up to 30-45 cm.
  • K. blossfeldiana plants generally produce erect flowers, oblong or ovate-oblong leaves, with a corolla that is red.
  • K. blossfeldiana can be crossed with numerous other Kalanchoe species to combine advantageous characteristics into unique new cultivars.
  • numerous interspecific hybrids that may be created are K. aromatica x K. blossfeldiana, K. grandiflora x K. blossfeldiana, K. laciniata x K. blossfeldiana, K. pumila x K. blossfeldiana, K. marmorata x K. blossfeldiana, K. porphyrocalux x K. blossfeldiana, K. jongmansii x K. blossfeldiana, K. pinnata x K. blossfeldiana, and K. daigremontiana x K. blossfeldiana.
  • Kalanchoe interspecific hybrids with double-type, rose-like flowers, with more than 5 petals per flower, offers a unique flower form that can be combined with diverse Kalanchoe plant characteristics from different species, thereby expanding the range of phenotypic characteristics available in this popular horticultural plant.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plant having one or more double-type flowers with at least 5 full or partial petals per flower.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plants including K. aromatica x K. blossfeldiana, K. grandiflora x K. blossfeldiana, K. laciniata x K. blossfeldiana, K. pumila x K. blossfeldiana, K. marmorata x K. blossfeldiana, K. porphyrocalux x K. blossfeldiana, K. jongmansii x K. blossfeldiana, K. pinnata x K. blossfeldiana, and K. daigremontiana x K. blossfeldiana interspecific hybrids.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plant in which substantially all the flowers produced by the plant are double-type with at least 5 full or partial petal per flower.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plant wherein a double-type flower has at least 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, or more than 40 petals per flower.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a method for breeding a double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plant that produces one or more flowers with at least 5 full or partial petals per flower comprising the steps of (a) crossing a double-type K. blossfeldiana double-type plant, either as the male or female parent, with a single-type Kalanchoe plant selected from the group consisting of K. aromatica, K. grandiflora, K. laciniata, K. pumila, K. marmorata, K. porphyrocalux, K. jongmansii, K. pinnata and K. daigremontiana; and (b) selecting progeny that produce one or more flowers with at least 5 full or partial petals per flower.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for breeding a double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plant that produces one or more flowers with at least 5 full or partial petals per flower wherein the double-type interspecific progeny plant is back-crossed with one of the parents.
  • Another object of the present invention is provide a method for breeding a double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plant that produces one or more flowers with at least 5 full or partial petals per flower comprising the step of selfing a double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid selected from the group consisting of K. aromatica x K. blossfeldiana, K. grandiflora x K. blossfeldiana, K. laciniata x K. blossfeldiana, K. pumila x K. blossfeldiana, K. marmorata x K. blossfeldiana, K. porphyrocalux x K. blossfeldiana, K. jongmansii x K. blossfeldiana, K. pinnata x K. blossfeldiana and K. daigremontiana x K. blossfeldiana.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a method for breeding a double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plant that produces one or more flowers with at least 5 full or partial petals per flower comprising the steps of (a) crossing a double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid selected from the group consisting of K. aromatica x K. blossfeldiana, K. grandiflora x K. blossfeldiana, K. laciniata x K. blossfeldiana, K. pumila x K. blossfeldiana, K. marmorata x K. blossfeldiana, K. porphyrocalux x K. blossfeldiana, K. jongmansii x K.
  • FIG. 1 A top perspective view of a typical potted flowering plant of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0761’ 18 weeks after planting of cutting.
  • FIG. 2 A side perspective view of a typical potted flowering plant of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0761’ 18 weeks after planting of cutting.
  • FIG. 3 Representative plant parts of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0761’: A. Inflorescence; B. Inside a flower; C. Flower bud, site; D. Flower; E. Flower bud, top; F. Petal; G. Pistil; H. Sepal; I. Mature leaf; J. Young leaf.
  • FIG. 4 A top perspective view of a typical potted flowering plant of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0638’ 18 weeks after planting of cutting.
  • FIG. 5 A side perspective view of a typical potted flowering plant of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0638’ 18 weeks after planting of cutting.
  • FIG. 6 Representative plant parts of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0638’: A Inflorescence; B. Flower, just opened; C. Flower opened one week, D. Flower bud, top; E. Inside a flower; F. Flower bud, site; G. Petal; H. Pistil; I. Sepal; J. Mature leaf; and K. Young leaf.
  • FIG. 7 A top perspective view of a typical potted flowering plant of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0747’ 16 weeks after planting of cutting.
  • FIG. 8 A side perspective view of a typical potted flowering plant of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0747’ 16 weeks after planting of cutting.
  • FIG. 9 Representative plant parts of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0747’: A. Inflorescence; B. Flower, just opened; C. Flower, opened one week; D. Color of a faded flower; E. Flower bud from the top; F. Inside a flower; G. Flower bud from the site; H. Petal; I. Sepal; J. Pistil; K. Mature leaf and L. Young leaf.
  • FIG. 10 A top perspective view of a typical potted flowering plant of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0818’ 19 weeks after planting of cutting.
  • FIG. 11 A side perspective view of a typical potted flowering plant of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0818’ 18 weeks after planting of cutting.
  • FIG. 12 Representative plant parts of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0818’: A. Inflorescence; B. Inside a flower; C. Flower bud, site; D. Flower; E. Flower bud, top; F. Petal; G. Pistil; H. Sepal; I. Mature leaf; J. Young leaf.
  • FIG. 13 A top perspective view of a typical potted flowering plant of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 00727’ 19 weeks after planting of cutting.
  • FIG. 14 A side perspective view of a typical potted flowering plant of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0727’ 19 weeks after planting of cutting.
  • FIG. 15 Representative plant parts of Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0727’: A. Inflorescence; B. Inside a flower; C. Flower bud, site; D. Flower; E. Flower bud, top; F. Petal; G. Pistil; H. Sepal; I. Mature leaf; J. Young leaf.
  • single or “single-flowering”, or “single-type” are each defined as the typical Kalanchoe plant which produces flowers having 4 petals per flower.
  • double”, “double-flowering”, or “double-type” are each defined as a Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plant which produces one or more flowers having at least 5 full or partial petals per flower.
  • the double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plant of the instant invention has substantially all double-type flowers.
  • the double-type flowers of the instant invention have about 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, or more than 40 petals per flower.
  • a double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plant of the instant invention may produce flowers with a relatively uniform number of petals per flower and this characteristic is stable through asexual reproduction.
  • a double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plant of the instant invention may produce flowers with a wide range in the number of petals per flower and this characteristic is also stable through asexual reproduction.
  • the “degree of doubleness per flower” is defined as a measure of the number of extra full or partial petals per flower produced beyond the number 4 normally found on Kalanchoe single-type plant. The greater the degree of doubleness per flower, the greater the number of full or partial petals produced per flower.
  • the degree of doubleness per plant is defined as a measure of the number of flowers per plant which have at least 5 petals per flower. The greater the degree of doubleness per plant, the higher is the percentage of total flowers produced by the plant which have at least 5 full or partial petals per flower.
  • interspecific hybrid includes the progeny from the cross of two different species of Kalanchoe , as well as progeny resulting from subsequent backcrossing to one of the parents. This backcrossing to one of the parents may be conducted one or more times with the goal of stably combining the double-type trait with desired characteristics.
  • K. blossfeldiana can be crossed with numerous other Kalanchoe species to combine advantageous characteristics into unique new cultivars.
  • numerous interspecific hybrids that may be created are K. aromatica x K. blossfeldiana, K. grandiflora x K. blossfeldiana, K. laciniata x K. blossfeldiana, K. pumila x K. blossfeldiana, K. marmorata x K. blossfeldiana, K. porphyrocalux x K. blossfeldiana, K. jongmansii x K. blossfeldiana, K. pinnata x K. blossfeldiana, and K. daigremontiana x K. blossfeldiana.
  • K. aromatica plants include: 1) excellent petal shape, 2) good foliage, 3) small size of foliage, 4) good branching habit, 5) fast growth habit, 6) good rooting habit, 7) numerous branched roots and 8) production of many cuttings.
  • Traits from K. aromatica that a breeder generally attempts to avoid include: 1) small flower size, 2) petals bending back-wards 3) soft hanging stem, 4) hairy stem texture and 5) poor post-production longevity.
  • K. grandiflora plants include: 1) yellow coloration of flower, 2) fragrance of flower, 3) rounded shape of leaf, 4) medium-sized leaf, 4) red coloration on the stem, 5) same red coloration on the margin of the leaves and 6) vigorous rooting habit.
  • Traits from K. grandiflora that a breeder will attempt to avoid include: 1) too strongly built plant, 2) crispy leaf texture that breaks easily, 3) grayish leaf color, and 4) poor post-production longevity.
  • K. pumila plants may include such advantageous traits as: 1) pink-purple coloration of flower, 2) attractive petal shape; 3) small leaves, 4) pink coloration on the stem and 5) vigorous rooting habit.
  • K. pumila plants may have traits that should be avoided in a breeding program include: 1) petals bending backward, 2) soft hanging stem, 3) grayish leaf color, 4) poor fixation of the leaf to the stem, 5) long petiole with a small diameter, 6) poor branching habit and 7) poor post-production longevity.
  • K. marmorata plants may include such advantageous traits as: 1) white coloration of flower, 2) large size of flower 3) good fixation of leaf to the stem, 4) strong upright growth and 5) vigorous rooting habit.
  • K. marmorata plants may have traits that should be avoided in the breeding program include: 1) crispy leaf texture that breaks easily and 2) dreary green with yellow spots coloration of foliage.
  • K. porphyrocalux plants include: 1) bell-shaped flower, 2) dark purple coloration of petal, 3) smooth texture of petal, 4) green leaf color, 5) small, harmonic, upright and compact growth habit, 6) good fixation of leaf to the stem and 7) production of many cuttings.
  • Traits from K. porphyrocalux that should be avoided in breeding programs include: 1) poor branching habit and 2) weak growth habit.
  • K. jongmansii plants include: 1) yellow coloration of flower, 2) upright, bell-shaped flower, 3) small size of foliage, 4) strong stem, 5) vigorous rooting habit and 6) production of many cuttings.
  • Traits from K. jongmansii that should be avoided in breeding programs include: 1) open flower shape, 2) vigorous and delicate plant growth habit, 3) small size of foliage, 4) small creeping growth habit and 5) poor post-production longevity.
  • K. pinatta plants may have advantageous traits including: 1) large, bell-shaped flower, 2) ornamental shape of fused sepals, 3) red coloration of the stem, 4) same red coloration on the leaf margin and the middle vein, 5) very strong, upright growth habit and 6) vigorous rooting habit.
  • K. pinatta that should be avoided in a breeding program include 1) white spotting on the stems, 2) grayish leaf color, 3) poor branching habit, 4) poor production of cuttings and 5) poor post-production longevity.
  • K. laciniata plants include: 1) intense yellow coloration of flower 2) entire, sinuate or parted leaf, 3) shinning texture of leaf 4) good fixation of the leaf to the stem, 5) production of many cuttings and 6) vigorous rooting habit.
  • Traits from K. laciniata that should be avoided in a breeding program include 1) long length of stem, 2) fast and unstable growth habit and 3) poor post-production longevity.
  • K. diagremontiana plants may have advantageous traits including: 1) long, bell-shaped flowers 2) pink coloration of flower, 3) green color of leaf, 4) lanceolate shape of leaf, 5) red coloration of margin of leaf, 6) shinning texture of leaf and 7) strong, upright growth habit.
  • K. diagremontiana traits that should be avoided in breeding program include: 1) pink coloration on only 1/3 of petal, 2) long length of stem which places inflorescence high above top of plant, 3) marbling of underside of leaf, 4) crispy leaf texture which breaks easily, 5) tall growth habit, and 6) poor post-production longevity.
  • K. blossfeldiana x K. laciniata interspecific hybrids typically have leaves that are entire, sinuate or parted with erect and large flowers that are white, pink, purple, yellow, orange, and red.
  • K. blossfeldiana x K. laciniata interspecific hybrids are highly branched, relatively compact and under certain conditions the height of the branches may be up to 30-45 cm.
  • Double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid cultivars are genetically stable, as evidenced by the stability of the double-type trait through both asexual propagation and sexual crosses.
  • the data from numerous crosses with K. blossfeldiana indicate that the double-type trait segregates as a single dominant gene.
  • the double-type trait can be reproducibly and predictably introgressed into diverse Kalanchoe species and genetic backgrounds.
  • K. blossfeldiana seeds designated ‘MP African’ that produce plants carrying the double-type gene or trait, and which can be used as a male or female parent in crosses with Kalanchoe species to produce double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid cultivars, were deposited at the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC), P.O. Box 1549, Manassas, Va. 20108, U.S.A., and accorded ATCC accession no. ______.
  • a single or double-type Kalanchoe plant selection is crossed with a single-type Kalanchoe selection from another species.
  • Progeny are screened for fertile selections. Large numbers of progeny may have to be screened to identify fertile selections.
  • the fertile selections may be screened for those exhibiting the double-type flower trait if one of the parents was a double-type selection.
  • the single-type fertile interspecific hybrid is crossed, either as the male or female parent, with a double-type Kalanchoe selection.
  • a double-type hybrid progeny plant with desirable phenotypic characteristics is propagated asexually by conventional methods to determine if the phenotypic characteristics are stable.
  • K. blossfeldiana (tetraploid) x K. laciniata (diploid) interspecific hybrid is by nature triploid and thus sterile.
  • K. blossfeldiana x K laciniata interspecific hybrid progeny plants were screened and ‘Yellow African’, described in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 12,299, was identified.
  • This fertile K. blossfeldiana x K. laciniata interspecific hybrid has been used to breed a series of interspecific hybrid cultivars designated African TreasuresTM.
  • One such cultivar was designated KJ 2000 0716 and is described in pending U.S. plant patent application Ser. No. 10/654,571, incorporated herein by reference.
  • KJ 2000 0716 was identified in the progeny originating from a cross between ‘Yellow African’ and a single-type K. blossfeldiana.
  • the three new double-flowered Kalanchoe interspecific hybrids described in Examples 2, 3 and 4 herein originated from crosses between ‘KJ 2000 0716’ as the female parent, and ‘Monroe’ as male double-type K. blossfeldiana parent. ‘Monroe’ is described in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 14,714.
  • Recurrent selection is used to increase the number of petals per flower found in the Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plants of the instant invention.
  • a double-type Kalanchoe interspecific hybrid plant is selfed, or crossed to another double-type Kalanchoe plant, and the progeny screened for plants with double-type flowers with an increased number of petals per flower compared to the double-type parents.
  • the Kalanchoe plants of the instant invention were crossed as follows. When the pistil is fully developed and the anthers have not opened, the pistil is to some extent uncovered. During this time the stigma is susceptible to pollination. Pollen is harvested from the male using a pencil or small brush and transferred to the stigma. Once pollination is complete, the seeds develop within the ovary and the pistils are harvested when ripe. The seeds are dried before sowing in peat-based soil mix.
  • the Kalanchoe plants described herein were grown in a greenhouse at 64.4° F. during the day and 68° F. during the night.
  • the plants were produced in pots with a diameter of 10.5 cm or 13 cm.
  • Cuttings were grown under long-day conditions (16 hours light, 8 hours night) during the first 3-8 weeks following planting, depending on cultivar and pot size.
  • the plants were transferred to short-day conditions (10 hour light and 14 hour dark). The flowering is induced by short-day conditions.
  • the plants were mature with flowers that were opening or about to open.
  • the plants were grown under natural light conditions supplemented with 70 ⁇ mol/m2/s SON-T light when the natural light was less than 100 ⁇ mol/m2/s. Plants were grown in a peat based soil mix and were watered with a solution containing 200 parts per million (ppm) nitrogen, 200 ppm potassium, 40 ppm phosphorous, 200 ppm calcium, 40 ppm magnesium, 60 ppm sulphate, 1 ppm iron, 0.6 ppm manganese, 0.1 ppm copper, 0.1 ppm zink, 0.3 ppm borium, 0.03 ppm molybdenum.
  • the new K. blossfeldiana x K. laciniata interspecific hybrid ‘KJ 2003 0761’ was produced using a proprietary single-type selection of K. blossfeldiana x K. laciniata designated ‘KJ 2000 0716’, as the female parent.
  • This female parent is described in pending U.S. plant patent application Ser. No. 10/654,571 and in European Union Community Variety Rights application serial No. 2003/0974, and is the second generation progeny of a fertile interspecific hybrid between K. blossfeldiana and K. laciniata.
  • the male parent was a K. blossfeldiana double-type selection designated ‘Monroe’, and is described in U.S. Plant Pat. No. PP14,714.
  • the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0761’ was discovered and selected as a flowering plant within the progeny of the stated cross in a controlled environment in Hinnerup, Denmark.
  • the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0761’ has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions.
  • the phenotype of the new cultivar may vary significantly with variations in environment such as temperature, light intensity, and day length without any change in the genotype of the plant.
  • the following observations, measurements and values describe the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0761’ grown in Hinnerup, Denmark, under conditions which closely approximate those generally used in commercial practice.
  • Plants of ‘KJ 2003 0761’ differ from plants of the parental cultivars in the following characteristics: New Cultivar Female Parent Male Parent Trait ‘KJ 2003 0761’ ‘KJ 2000 0716’ ‘Monroe’ Height of cultivar About 25 cm About 38 cm About 24 cm Flower Type Double-type Single-type Double-type Flower Diameter 18-22 mm 20-25 mm 16-19 mm Flower number 250-300 500 350-400 Number of Corolla Up to 16 full or partial 4 Up to 27 full or Lobes petals partial petals.
  • the width of the petal is The width of the The width of the 7 mm.
  • the length is 8 mm.
  • petal is 10 mm.
  • the petal is 4 mm.
  • the shape ovate length is 13 mm.
  • the length is 8 mm. with mucronate apex. shape is obovate with The shape is ovate cuspidate tip. with cuspidate tip.
  • the leaf apex is obtuse lamina.
  • the leaf apex leaf margin is and the base is cunate.
  • is obtuse and the undulate. base is cunate.
  • Leaf texture The foliage is glabrous
  • the foliage is The foliage is and shinning both above glabrous, and more glabrous and and below. shinning above than shinning both above below. and below.
  • PROPAGATION Vegetative terminal cuttings.
  • Rooting Habit The cultivar has numerous, branched, fine and fibrous roots.
  • Time to initiate roots It takes between one and two weeks to initiate roots.
  • Time to produce a rooted cutting It will take three weeks to produce a well rooted cutting. In winter time, it can take on week more.
  • PLANT If the plants are grown according to the description above, it will perform as described below. Variation from this should be expected over the course of the year, and if the physical growing conditions varies from the description.
  • Branching habit and description Freely branching; typically 8 to 12 lateral branches develop per plant. Pinching (removal of the terminal apex) is not mandatory, but will enhance lateral branching. When grown in 10 cm pots the cultivar is not pinched.
  • the height of the cultivar is about 25 cm from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant, depending on the growth conditions.
  • the diameter of the cultivar at flowering is about 25 cm.
  • the cultivar has around 10 stems with none, one or numerous leaf pairs on the stem.
  • the inflorescence on the top of the flower stem is branched giving an inverted triangle with a rounded crown.
  • Each branch has between 30 and 70 flowers.
  • the stem is strong.
  • Length The length varies from 10 to 15 cm depending on growth conditions.
  • Texture The texture of the stem is glabrous and shinning.
  • the color of the stem is dark green, RHS 137 B.
  • the foliage is yellow-green with the same color of the immature as well as the mature leaf, RHS 147 A. The majority of the leaves are at the base of the plant, but immature leaves appear also on the flowering stem.
  • the leaves are defined as hastate, dissected leaves.
  • Length The length of the foliage varies from 6 cm for an immature leaf to 12 cm for a mature leaf.
  • Width The width varies from 3 cm for an immature leaf to 9 cm for a mature leaf.
  • Margin The foliage has a dentate margin.
  • Venation Color There is no visual appearance of veins.
  • Flower type and habit The flower is a double-type with up to 16 petals per flower. The average number of petals per flower is 12.
  • Natural flowering season The flowering season is year round, when grown according to description above. When planting outside the flowering season will be in the summer (April to October), depending on local climatic conditions.
  • Time to flower The time from start of short day treatment to 1st flower is about 66 days, approximately 1 week longer in winter time.
  • Flowering stem length The length of the flowering stem is ranging from 13 to 14 cm depending on the growth conditions.
  • Flower size The diameter of the flower range from 18 to 22 mm.
  • the shape is rose-like, defined by at least 5 petals per flower.
  • Quantity The cultivar produces a large number of flower ranging from 250 to 300 flowers per plant.
  • Filament Color The color of the filament is yellow-green, RHS 145C.
  • Pollen Color The color of the pollen is yellow, RHS 17C.
  • Pollen Amount A high amount of pollen with a high pollen fertility of 95%, depending on the time of year.
  • the new K. blossfeldiana x K. laciniata interspecific hybrid ‘KJ 2003 0638’ was produced using a proprietary single-type selection of K. blossfeldiana x K. laciniata designated ‘KJ 2000 0716’, as the female parent.
  • This female parent is described in pending U.S. plant patent application Ser. No. 10/654,571 and in European Union Community Variety Rights application serial No. 2003/0974, and is the second generation progeny of a fertile interspecific hybrid between K. blossfeldiana and K. laciniata.
  • the male parent was a K. blossfeldiana double-type selection designated ‘Monroe’ and is described in U.S. Plant Pat. No. PP14,714.
  • the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0638’ was discovered and selected as a flowering plant within the progeny of the stated cross in a controlled environment in Hinnerup, Denmark.
  • the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0638’ has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions.
  • the phenotype of the new cultivar may vary significantly with variations in environment such as temperature, light intensity, and day length without any change in the genotype of the plant.
  • the following observations, measurements and values describe the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0638’ as grown in Hinnerup, Denmark, under conditions which closely approximate those generally used in commercial practice.
  • Plants of ‘KJ 2003 0638’ differ from plants of the parental cultivars in the following characteristics: New Cultivar Female Parent Male Parent Trait ‘KJ 2003 0638’ ‘KJ 2000 0716’ ‘Monroe’ Height of cultivar About 31 cm About 38 cm About 24 cm Flower Type Double-type Single-type Double-type Flower Diameter 20-25 mm 20-25 mm 16-19 mm Flower Number 250-300 500 350-400 Per Plant Number of Corolla Up to 17 full or partial 4 Up to 27 full or Lobes petals partial petals Corolla Coloration From outer to center of Red-orange, White, RHS 155 D flower: RHS 44B First circle Yellow-orange, RHS 20D Next circle Yellow-orange, RHS 19B Center circle Yellow-orange, RHS 20D with a twist of red, RHS 39C Whole flower faints to light orange RHS 27C Shape of petal The width of the petal is The width of the The width of the 9 mm.
  • the length is 6 mm.
  • petal is 10 mm.
  • the petal is 4 mm.
  • the The shape is ovate length is 13 mm.
  • the length is 8 mm.
  • the with mucronate apex. shape is obovate with shape is ovate with cuspidate tip. cuspidate tip.
  • the apex is obtuse and the lamina.
  • the leaf apex leaf margin is base is cunate. is obtuse and the undulate. base is cunate.
  • Leaf texture The foliage is glabrous
  • the foliage is The foliage is and shinning both above glabrous and more glabrous and and below. shinning above than shinning both above below. and
  • the phenotype of the new cultivar may vary significantly with variations in environment such as temperature, light intensity, and day length without any change in the genotype of the plant.
  • Rooting Habit The cultivar has numerous, branched, fine and fibrous roots.
  • Time to initiate roots It takes between one and two weeks to initiate roots.
  • Time to produce a rooted cutting It will take three weeks to produce a well rooted cutting. In winter time, it can take one week more.
  • PLANT If the plants are grown according to the description above, it will perform as described below. Variation from this should be expected over the course of the year, and if the physical growing conditions varies from the description.
  • Branching habit and description Freely branching; typically 4 to 8 lateral branches develop per plant. Pinching (removal of the terminal apex) is not mandatory, but will enhance lateral branching. When grown in 10 cm pots the cultivar is not pinched.
  • Height at flowering The height of the cultivar is about 31 cm, from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant, depending on growth conditions.
  • the diameter at flowering is about 30 cm.
  • the cultivar has around 8 stems with none, one or numerous leaf pairs on the stem.
  • the inflorescence on the top of the flower stem is branched, giving an inverted triangle with a rounded crown.
  • Each branch has between 40 and 60 flowers.
  • the stem is strong.
  • Length The length of the stem is about 14 cm depending on growth conditions.
  • Texture The texture of the stem is glabrous and shinning.
  • the color of the stem is yellow-green, RHS 146 A.
  • the foliage is yellow-green with the same colors of the immature as well as the mature leaf, RHS 146 A and RHS 147 A. The majority of the leaves are at the base of the plant, but immature leaves appear also on the flowering stem.
  • the leaves are defined as hastate, dissected leaves.
  • Length The length of the foliage varies from about 3 cm for an immature leaf to about 14 cm for a mature leaf.
  • Width The width varies from about 2 cm for an immature leaf to about 13 cm for a mature leaf.
  • Margin The foliage has a dentate margin.
  • Venation Color There is no visual appearance of veins.
  • Flower type and habit The flower type is a double-type with 16 to 19 petals per flower. The average number of petals per flower is 17.
  • Natural flowering season The flowering season is year round, when grown according to description above. When planting outside the flowering season will be in the summer (April to October), depending on local climatic conditions.
  • Time to flower The time from start of short day treatment to 1 st flower is about 74 days, approximately 1 week longer in winter time.
  • Flowering stem length The length of the flowering stem is ranging from 13 to 14 cm depending on the growth conditions.
  • the diameter of the flower range from is 2.5 to 3 cm.
  • the shape is rose-like, defined by at least 5 petals per flower.
  • Quantity The cultivar produces a large number of flower ranging from 200 to 250 flowers per plant.
  • Filament Color The color of the filament is yellow-green, RHS 145 C.
  • Pollen Color The color of the pollen is yellow, RHS 17 C.
  • Pollen Amount A medium amount of pollen with very good pollen fertility of 100 % depending on time of year.
  • the new K. blossfeldiana x K. laciniata interspecific hybrid ‘KJ 2003 0747’ was produced using a proprietary single-type selection of K. blossfeldiana x K. laciniata designated ‘KJ 2000 0716’, as the female parent.
  • This female parent is described in pending U.S. plant patent application Ser. No. 10/654,571 and in European Union Community Variety Rights application serial No. 2003/0974, and is the second generation progeny of a fertile interspecific hybrid between K. blossfeldiana and K. laciniata.
  • the male parent was a K. blossfeldiana double-type selection designated ‘Monroe’ and is described in U.S. Plant Pat. No. PP14,714.
  • the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0747’ was discovered and selected as a flowering plant within the progeny of the stated cross in a controlled environment in Hinnerup, Denmark.
  • the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0747’ has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions.
  • the phenotype of the new cultivar may vary significantly with variations in environment such as temperature, light intensity, and day length without any change in the genotype of the plant.
  • the following observations, measurements and values describe the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0747’ as grown in Hinnerup, Denmark under conditions which closely approximate those generally used in commercial practice.
  • Plants of ‘KJ 2003 0747’ differ from plants of the parental cultivars in the following characteristics: New Cultivar Female Parent Male Parent Trait ‘KJ 2003 0747’ ‘KJ 2000 0716’ ‘Monroe’ Height of Cultivar About 31 cm About 38 cm About 24 cm Flower Type Double-type Single-type Double-type Flower Diameter 20-25 mm 20-25 mm 16-19 mm Flower Number 250-300 500 350-400 Per Plant Number of Corolla Up to 25 full or partial 4 Up to 27 full or Lobes petals partial petals Corolla Coloration From outer petals to Red-orange, White, RHS 155 D center of flower: RHS 44B First circle Yellow, RHS 13D Next circle Yellow-orange, RHS 15D Center circle Yellow, RHS 13A with a touch of RHS 24C Whole flower fades to light yellow (RHS 15D) as matures Shape of Petal The width of the petal is The width of the The width of the 8 mm.
  • the length is 10 mm. petal is 10 mm. The petal is 4 mm.
  • the The shape ovate length is 13 mm. The length is 8 mm. with mucronate apex. shape is obovate with The shape is ovate cuspidate tip. with cuspidate tip.
  • the leaf apex is obtuse lamina.
  • the leaf apex leaf margin is and the base is cunate. is obtuse and the undulate base is cunate.
  • Leaf Texture The foliage is glabrous
  • the foliage is The foliage is and shinning both above glabrous, and more glabrous and and below. shinning above than shinning both above below. and below.
  • the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0747’ has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions.
  • the phenotype of the new cultivar may vary significantly with variations in environment such as temperature, light intensity, and day length without any change in the genotype of the plant.
  • Rooting Habit The cultivar has numerous, branched, fine and fibrous roots.
  • Time to initiate roots It takes between one and two weeks to initiate roots.
  • Time to produce a rooted cutting It will take three weeks to produce a well rooted cutting. In winter time, it can take one week more.
  • PLANT If the plants are grown according to the description above, it will perform as described below. Variation from this should be expected over the course of the year, and if the physical growing conditions varies from the description.
  • Branching habit and description Freely branching; typically 4 to 8 lateral branches develop per plant. Pinching (removal of the terminal apex) is not mandatory, but will enhance lateral branching. When grown in 10 cm pots the cultivar is not pinched. ‘KJ 2003 0747’ grown in 13 cm pot is pinched over 4 leaf pair. The enhancement of lateral branching in relation to the season varies.
  • Height at flowering The height of the cultivar is about 40 cm, from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant, depending on growth conditions.
  • the diameter at flowering is about 25 cm.
  • the cultivar has around 8 stems with none, one or numerous leaf pairs on the stem.
  • the inflorescence on top of the flower stem is branched, giving an inverted triangle with a rounded crown.
  • Each inflorescence has between 40 and 60 flowers.
  • the stem is strong.
  • Length The length of the stem is between 15 and 20 cm depending on growth conditions
  • Texture The texture of the stem is glabrous and shinning.
  • the color of the stem is yellow-green, RHS 146 A.
  • the foliage is yellow-green with the same colors of the immature as well as the mature leaf, RHS 146 A and RHS 147 A. The majority of the leaves are at the base of the plant, but immature leaves appear also on the flowering stem.
  • the leaves are defined as hastate, dissected leaves.
  • Length The length of the foliage varies from about 6 cm for an immature leaf to about 22 cm for a mature leaf.
  • Width The width varies from about 3 cm for an immature leaf to about 13 cm for a mature leaf.
  • Margin The foliage has a dentate margin.
  • Venation Color There is no visual appearance of veins.
  • Length The length of petiole varies between an immature and mature leaf. The length of an immature leaf varies between 1.5 and 2 cm. The length of a mature leaf varies between 5 and 8 cm.
  • Diameter The diameter of petiole varies between an immature and mature leaf.
  • the diameter of an immature leaf is 5 mm.
  • the diameter of a mature leaf is 8 mm.
  • the flower type and habit is a double-type with 16 to 25 petals per flower. The average number of petals per flower is 19.
  • Natural flowering season The flowering season is year round, when grown according to description above. When planting outside the flowering season will be in the summer (April to October), depending on local climatic conditions.
  • Time to flower The time from start of short day treatment to 1 st flower is about 67 days, approximately 1 week longer in the winter time.
  • Flowering stem length The length of the flowering stem is between 14 and 20 cm depending of the growth conditions.
  • Flower size The diameter of the flower ranges from 1.8 to 3.0 cm.
  • the shape is rose-like defined by at least 5 petals per flower.
  • Quantity The cultivar produces a large number of flowers ranging from 250 to 300 flowers per plant.
  • Filament Color The color of the filament is yellow-green, RHS 145 C.
  • Pollen Color The color of the pollen is yellow-orange, RHS 17 C.
  • Pollen Amount A medium amount of pollen with a medium pollen fertility of about 60% depending on time of year.
  • the new K. blossfeldiana x. K. laciniata interspecfic hybrid ‘KJ 2003 0818’ was produced using 1) a K. blossfeldiana double-type selection designated ‘Leonardo’, as the female parent, and is described in pending U.S. Plant Pat. No. PP 13,365, and 2) a proprietary single-type selection of K. blossfeldiana x K. laciniata interspecific hybrid ‘KJ 1998-469’, unpatented.
  • the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0818’ was discovered and selected as a flowering plant within the progeny of the stated cross in a controlled environment in Hinnerup, Denmark.
  • the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0818’ has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions.
  • the phenotype of the new cultivar may vary significantly with variations in environment such as temperature, light intensity, and day length without any change in the genotype of the plant.
  • the following observations, measurements and values describe the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 01818’ as grown in Hinnerup, Denmark under conditions which closely approximate those generally used in commercial practice.
  • Plants of ‘KJ 2003 0818’ differ from plants of the parental cultivars in the following characteristics: Female Parent Male Parent New Cultivar ‘Leonardo’ ‘KJ 1998-469’ Trait ‘KJ 2003 0818’ (patented, PP13,365) (unpatented) Height of cultivar Is about 25 cm Is about 30 cm Is about 33 cm Flower Type Double-type Double-type Single-type Flower Diameter 20-24 mm 15-17 mm 20-25 mm Flower number 250-350 250-300 350-400 Number of Corolla Up to 43 full or partial Between 18-25 full or 4 petals Lobes petals partial petals Corolla Coloration Red-purple. Red-purple. Red-purple.
  • RHS N74 A with one RHS 68 B with Center of the flower very thin longitudinal many fine corolla is 65 A. Border line from apex to base longitudinal lines of the corolla is 65 D. (1 mm) RHS 71 B. RHS 62 D. The Fine thin longitudinal border of the corolla line from apex to base (1 mm) is 62 D. with 64 D. Winter coloration: Center of the corolla is 62A. The border of the corolla is 65 C. Fine thin longitudinal line from apex to base (1 mm) with 64 C. Shape of petal Broadly elliptic petals. Elliptic petals. The width Broadly elliptic The width of the petal is of the petal is 4 mm and petals.
  • apex is cuspidate with cuspidate with entire The shape of entire margin. margin.
  • the apex is cuspidate with entire margin.
  • the apex is obtuse and the apex is obtuse and the apex is rounded and base is obtuse. base is rounded. the base is obtuse.
  • Leaf texture The texture of the leaf is The texture of the leaf The texture of the leaf The texture of the leaf The texture of the glabrous and shinning. is glabrous and leaf is glabrous and shinning. shinning.
  • PROPAGATION Vegetative terminal cuttings.
  • Rooting Habit The cultivar has numerous, branched, fine and fibrous roots.
  • Time to initiate roots It takes between 1 and 2 weeks to initiate roots.
  • Time to produce a rooted cutting It will take 3 weeks to produce a well rooted cutting. In winter time, it can take on week more.
  • PLANT If the plants are grown according to the description above, it will perform as described below. Variation from this should be expected over the course of the year, and if the physical growing conditions varies from the description.
  • Branching habit and description Freely branching; typically 8 to 10 lateral branches develop per plant.
  • the height of the cultivar is about 25 cm from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant, depending on the growth conditions.
  • Spread/Diameter at flowering The diameter of the cultivar at flowering is from leaf tip to leaf tip about 25 cm.
  • the cultivar has between 8 to 10 stems with none, one or numerous leaf pairs on the stem.
  • the inflorescence on the top of the flower stem is branched giving an inverted triangle with a rounded crown.
  • Each branch has between 25 and 43 flowers.
  • the stem is strong.
  • Length The length varies from 12 to 16 cm depending on growth conditions.
  • Texture The texture of the stem is glabrous and shinning.
  • the color of the stem is yellow green, RHS 137 A.
  • the foliage is yellow-green with the same color of the immature as well as the mature leaf, RHS 139 A. The majority of the leaves are at the base of the plant, but immature leaves appear also on the flowering stem.
  • the leaves are defined as ovate leaves.
  • Length The length of the foliage varies from 5 cm for an immature leaf to 10.5 cm for a mature leaf.
  • Width The width varies from 3 cm for an immature leaf to 8 cm for a mature leaf.
  • Margin The foliage has a crenate margin.
  • Flower type and habit The flower is a double-type with up to 43 petals per flower. The average number of petals per flower is 35.
  • Natural flowering season The flowering season is year round, when grown according to description above. When planting outside the flowering season will be in the summer (April to October), depending on local climatic conditions.
  • Time to flower The time from start of short day treatment to 1 st flower is about 74 days, approximately 1 week longer in winter time.
  • Flowering stem length The length of the flowering stem is ranging from 15 to 18 cm depending on the growth conditions.
  • Flower size The diameter of the flower range from 20 to 24 mm.
  • the shape is rose-like shape, defined by at least 5 petals per flower.
  • Filament Color The color of the filament is yellow-orange, RHS 19C.
  • Pollen Color The color of the pollen is yellow-green, RHS 15C.
  • Pollen Amount A very small amount of pollen with pour pollen fertility of 2%, depending on the time of year.
  • Gynoecium Regarding the pistil, stigma, style and ovary abnormality of can occur, and a part of the female reproduction organs will not fully develop.
  • the new K. blossfeldiana x. K. laciniata interspecfic hybrid ‘KJ 2003 0727’ was produced using 1) a K. blossfeldiana double-type selection designated ‘Leonardo’, as the female parent, and is described in pending U.S. Plant Pat. No. PP 13,365, and 2) a proprietary single-type selection of K. blossfeldiana x K. laciniata interspecific hybrid ‘KJ 1998-469’, unpatented.
  • the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0727’ was discovered and selected as a flowering plant within the progeny of the stated cross in a controlled environment in Hinnerup, Denmark.
  • the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0727’ has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions.
  • the phenotype of the new cultivar may vary significantly with variations in environment such as temperature, light intensity, and day length without any change in the genotype of the plant.
  • the following observations, measurements and values describe the new Kalanchoe cultivar ‘KJ 2003 0727’ as grown in Hinnerup, Denmark, under conditions which closely approximate those generally used in commercial practice.
  • Plants of ‘KJ 2003 0727’ differ from plants of the parental cultivars in the following characteristics: Female Parent Male Parent New Cultivar ‘Leonardo’ ‘KJ 1998 469’ Trait ‘KJ 2003 0727’ (patented, PP13,365) (unpatented) Height of cultivar Is about 27 cm Is about 30 cm Is about 33 cm Flower Type Double-type Double-type Single-type Flower Diameter 22-25 mm 15-17 mm 20-25 mm Flower number 300-350 250-300 350-400 Number of Corolla Between 30-38 full or Between 18-25 full or 4 petals Lobes partial petals. partial petals Corolla Coloration Red-purple. Red-purple. Red-purple.
  • Summer coloration RHS N74 A with one RHS 68 B with RHS 61 B and turn to very thin longitudinal many fine 67 C after some days. line from apex to base longitudinal lines Winter coloration: (1 mm) RHS 71 B. RHS 62 D. The RHS N66 A. border of the corolla is 62 D. Shape of petal Broadly elliptic petals. Elliptic petals. The Broadly elliptic The width of the petal width of the petal is 4 mm petals. The width of is 7 mm and the length and the length is the petal is 8 mm is 9 mm. The shape of 7 mm. The shape of and the length is 12 mm.
  • the apex is cuspidate
  • the apex is cuspidate
  • the apex is cuspidate with entire margin.
  • the apex is rounded and the apex is obtuse and the apex is rounded and base is rounded. base is rounded the base is obtuse.
  • Leaf texture The texture of the leaf The texture of the leaf The texture of the leaf The texture of the is glabrous and is glabrous and leaf is glabrous and shinning. shinning. shinning. shinning.
  • PROPAGATION Vegetative terminal cuttings.
  • Rooting Habit The cultivar has numerous, branched, fine and fibrous roots.
  • Time to initiate roots It takes between 1 and 2 weeks to initiate roots.
  • PLANT If the plants are grown according to the description above, it will perform as described below. Variation from this should be expected over the course of the year, and if the physical growing conditions varies from the description.
  • Branching habit and description Freely branching; typically 8 to 10 lateral branches develop per plant. Pinching (removal of the terminal apex) is not mandatory, but will enhance lateral branching. When grown in 10.5 cm pots the cultivar is normally not pinched.
  • the height of the cultivar is about 27 cm from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant, depending on the growth conditions.
  • Spread/Diameter at flowering The diameter of the cultivar at flowering is from leaf tip to leaf tip about 31 cm.
  • the cultivar has around 8 stems with none, one or numerous leaf pairs on the stem.
  • the inflorescence on the top of the flower stem is branched giving an inverted triangle with a rounded crown.
  • Each branch has between 20 and 40 flowers.
  • the stem is strong.
  • Length The length varies from 10 to 16 cm depending on growth conditions.
  • Texture The texture of the stem is glabrous and shinning.
  • the color of the stem is yellow-green, RHS 146 A.
  • the foliage is yellow-green with the same color of the immature as well as the mature leaf, RHS 147 A. The majority of the leaves are at the base of the plant, but immature leaves appear also on the flowering stem.
  • Length The length of the foliage varies from 3.5 cm for an immature leaf to 11 cm for a mature leaf.
  • Width The width varies from 2 cm for an immature leaf to 6.5 cm for a mature leaf.
  • Margin The foliage has a crenate margin.
  • Flower type and habit The flower is a double-type with up to 38 petals per flower. The average number of petals per flower is 30.
  • Natural flowering season The flowering season is year round, when grown according to description above. When planting outside the flowering season will be in the summer (April to October), depending on local climatic conditions.
  • Time to flower The time from start of short day treatment to 1 st flower is about 68 days, approximately 1 week longer in winter time.
  • Flowering stem length The length of the flowering stem is ranging from 11 to 15 cm depending on the growth conditions.
  • Flower size The diameter of the flower range from 22 to 25 mm.
  • the shape is rose-like shape, defined by at least 5 petals per flower.
  • Filament Color The color of the filament is yellow-green, RHS 145 C.
  • Pollen Color The color of the pollen is yellow-green, RHS 15 C.
  • Pollen Amount A small amount of pollen with a medium pollen fertility of 50 %, depending on the time of year.

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