USPP11197P - Verbena plant named `Silvena` - Google Patents

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USPP11197P
USPP11197P US08/826,211 US82621197V US11197P US PP11197 P USPP11197 P US PP11197P US 82621197 V US82621197 V US 82621197V US 11197 P US11197 P US 11197P
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  • the present invention comprises a new distinct cultivar of Verbena, botanically known as Verbena hybrida.
  • the new cultivar is propagated from cuttings resulting from the cross of ⁇ R670 ⁇ and ⁇ R678 ⁇ .
  • ⁇ R670 ⁇ is a purple flowering Verbena having a spreading habit.
  • R670 is not commercially available and is not known by any synonyms.
  • ⁇ R678 ⁇ is a pink flowering Verbena having a semi-erect habit.
  • ⁇ R678 ⁇ is not commercially available and is not known by any synonyms. Neither ⁇ R670 ⁇ ⁇ R678 ⁇ has been patented.
  • the illustration on the first page shows a close up of a large, purple inflorescence of the plant in full bloom.
  • the illustration on the second page shows the mature plant exhibiting its characteristic spreading and hanging growth habit.
  • Parentage.--Female parent A seedling named ⁇ R670 ⁇ . Pollen parent: A seedling named ⁇ R678 ⁇ .
  • Length of internode --25-65 mm, depending on the light where the plant is grown.
  • Length of leaf stem --15-20 mm.
  • Sepals.--Color Green 137D. Form: Upright.
  • Roots grow on every part of the stem which contacts the soil, not only at the nodes.
  • This new Verbena plant is distinct from known Verbena varieties by the foregoing characteristics and in particular by its large, early-appearing purple flower and a growth habit that is initially semi-erect but becomes spreading and hanging as the plant develops.
  • ⁇ Silvena ⁇ is an annual in most climatic zones in the U.S., but may be perennial in zones 9 and 10.
  • ⁇ Silvena ⁇ is related to ⁇ Mylena ⁇ and ⁇ Morena ⁇ , claimed in co-pending plant applications Ser. Nos. 08/826,210 and 08/828,020 respectively.
  • ⁇ Morena ⁇ was derived from the cross of ⁇ R678 ⁇ and ⁇ R673 ⁇ , while ⁇ Silvena ⁇ and ⁇ Mylena ⁇ are full siblings derived from ⁇ R670 ⁇ and ⁇ R678 ⁇ .
  • the flower color of ⁇ Morena ⁇ is more pink (73B) than ⁇ Mylena ⁇ (78B), while ⁇ Silvena ⁇ is lighter and more blue (82A) in color than either.
  • the plant habit differs somewhat between ⁇ Mylena ⁇ and ⁇ Silvena ⁇ . ⁇ Mylena ⁇ is earlier to be semi-trailing, while ⁇ Silvena ⁇ is later and stays upright longer.

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A new and distinct variety of Verbena plant, named Silvena, characterized particularly as to novelty by large, early-appearing purple flowers, and a growth habit that is initially semi-erect but later spreading and hanging.

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BACKGROUND OF THE VARIETY
The present invention comprises a new distinct cultivar of Verbena, botanically known as Verbena hybrida. The new cultivar is propagated from cuttings resulting from the cross of `R670` and `R678`. `R670` is a purple flowering Verbena having a spreading habit. R670 is not commercially available and is not known by any synonyms. `R678` is a pink flowering Verbena having a semi-erect habit. `R678` is not commercially available and is not known by any synonyms. Neither `R670` `R678` has been patented. As a result of this cross the present cultivar was created in 1992 in Enkhuizen, Netherlands and has been repeatedly asexually reproduced by cuttings in Enkhuizen, Netherlands and Sarrians, France over a three year period. It has been found to retain its distinctive characteristics through successive propagations, and this novelty appears to be firmly fixed.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
This new Verbena plant is illustrated by the accompanying photographic drawings which show blooms and buds of the plant in full color, the color shown being as true as can be reasonably obtained by conventional photographic procedures. Flower and bud color may appear different from actual color due to light refraction.
The illustration on the first page shows a close up of a large, purple inflorescence of the plant in full bloom.
The illustration on the second page shows the mature plant exhibiting its characteristic spreading and hanging growth habit.
DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW CULTIVAR
The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctive characteristics of this new Verbena. The data which defines these characteristics were collected from asexual reproductions carried out in Enkhuizen, Netherlands. The plant history was taken on 14 week old plants, blossomed under natural light in a greenhouse. Color readings were taken in the greenhouse under ambient light. Color references are to The R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society of London.
Plant:
Classification.--Botanical: Verbena hybrida.
Parentage.--Female parent: A seedling named `R670`. Pollen parent: A seedling named `R678`.
Growth habit.--Semi-erect, later spreading.
Plant height.--20-30 cm.
Spreading area of plant.--60-90 cm.
Growth rate.--Hanging and vigorous.
Strength.--Very good.
Branching character.--After pinching 6-8 breaks occur.
Blooming period.--From April until November.
Stem:
Diameter.--1.5-2 mm.
Cross section.--Tetragonal.
Anthocyan pigmentation.--Absent.
Length of internode.--25-65 mm, depending on the light where the plant is grown.
Pubescence.--Some pubescence is present.
Foliage:
Phyllotaxis.--Opposite.
Shape of blade.--Cleft to parted.
Texture.--Mostly smooth, slightly pubescent.
Length.--30-45 mm.
Width.--26-38 mm.
Depth of incision.--10-20 mm.
Color.--Upper side: Medium green 141A. Lower side: Light green 143A.
Pubescence.--Some pubescence is present on both sides of the leaf.
Length of leaf stem.--15-20 mm.
Bud:
Peduncle length.--40-70 mm, depending on season,
Size.--Diameter 2 mm. Length: 8-12 mm.
Shape.--Elongated.
Color.--Medium green 141A.
Sepals.--Color: Green 137D. Form: Upright.
Flower:
Direction.--Ascending.
Diameter.--16-18 mm.
Height.--16-18 mm.
Borne.--In a cluster.
Form.--Flat and symmetrical.
Cluster.--Corymb.
Color.--Upper surface: Purple 82A, later 82D; Lower surface: Purple 77C, later 77D.
Eye.--A very small (2 mm) green-white (157C) eye is present. Typically three out of the five petals exhibit this green-white coloration at their bases.
Number of petals.--5.
Shape of petals.--Gametopetalous, grown together at the base of the petal. Each petal is heart-shaped at the top.
Size of the petals.--Length: 6-8 mm. Width: 5-7 mm.
Overlapping of petals.--Separate.
Corymb.--20-40 mm. Diameter 30-40 mm.
Calyx.--Length of 10-12 mm.
Anthocyan pigmentation of Calyx limb.--Absent.
No. of flowers per corymb.--20-30.
Flowers in bloom at one time.--Maximum 12.
Longevity.--Flower 4-6 days. Inflorescence 10-14 days.
Fragrance.--A very soft rosy-sweet fragrance.
Reproductive organs.--1 pistil, 5 stamens. Seeds are formed in a very low frequency.
Roots:
Type of roots.--Fibrous and adventitous. Roots grow on every part of the stem which contacts the soil, not only at the nodes.
Physiological and ecological characteristics
Good tolerance to heat and cold. Strong resistance to pests and diseases, particularly powdery mildew.
This new Verbena plant is distinct from known Verbena varieties by the foregoing characteristics and in particular by its large, early-appearing purple flower and a growth habit that is initially semi-erect but becomes spreading and hanging as the plant develops. `Silvena` is an annual in most climatic zones in the U.S., but may be perennial in zones 9 and 10. `Silvena` is related to `Mylena` and `Morena`, claimed in co-pending plant applications Ser. Nos. 08/826,210 and 08/828,020 respectively. `Morena` was derived from the cross of `R678` and `R673`, while `Silvena` and `Mylena` are full siblings derived from `R670` and `R678`. The flower color of `Morena` is more pink (73B) than `Mylena` (78B), while `Silvena` is lighter and more blue (82A) in color than either. The plant habit differs somewhat between `Mylena` and `Silvena`. `Mylena` is earlier to be semi-trailing, while `Silvena` is later and stays upright longer.

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1. A new and distinct variety of Verbena plant, substantially as herein illustrated and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by large, early-appearing purple flowers, and a growth habit that is initially semi-erect but later spreading and hanging.
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USPP15864P2 (en) * 2004-09-30 2005-07-12 Klemm + Sohn Gmbh + Co. Kg Verbena plant named ‘KLEVE03328’

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