USPP11989P2 - Regal pelargonium plant named ‘Fascination’ - Google Patents

Regal pelargonium plant named ‘Fascination’ Download PDF

Info

Publication number
USPP11989P2
USPP11989P2 US09/336,499 US33649999V USPP11989P2 US PP11989 P2 USPP11989 P2 US PP11989P2 US 33649999 V US33649999 V US 33649999V US PP11989 P2 USPP11989 P2 US PP11989P2
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
color
petals
group
fascination
plant named
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
US09/336,499
Inventor
Richard Craig
David G. Clark
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Penn State Research Foundation
Original Assignee
Penn State Research Foundation
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Penn State Research Foundation filed Critical Penn State Research Foundation
Priority to US09/336,499 priority Critical patent/USPP11989P2/en
Assigned to PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION reassignment PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INVALID ASSIGNMENT, SEE RECORDING AT REEL 010329, FRAME 0208. (RE-RECORD TO CORRECT SERIAL NUMBER ERRONEOUSLY ASSIGNED BY PTO) Assignors: CLARK, DAVID G., CRAIG, RICHARD
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of USPP11989P2 publication Critical patent/USPP11989P2/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01HNEW PLANTS OR NON-TRANSGENIC PROCESSES FOR OBTAINING THEM; PLANT REPRODUCTION BY TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES
    • A01H6/00Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their botanic taxonomy
    • A01H6/42Geraniaceae, e.g. Geranium
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01HNEW PLANTS OR NON-TRANSGENIC PROCESSES FOR OBTAINING THEM; PLANT REPRODUCTION BY TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES
    • A01H5/00Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant parts; Angiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
    • A01H5/02Flowers

Definitions

  • This discovery relates to a new and distinct cultivar of regal Pelargonium ( Pelargonium ⁇ domesticum ) identified by the name of ‘Fascination’, Breeder No. 93-11-4 and Oglevee, Ltd. No. 978.
  • the cultivar was discovered in an organized, scientifically designed breeding program conducted at the Department of Horticulture, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa.
  • the new cultivar is the offspring of two unpatented breeding cultivars, Breeder Nos. 87-92-1 (female) and 90-12-5 (male).
  • the floral color and flowering time are similar to the seed parent.
  • the new cultivar's plant habit is not quite as compact as either parent.
  • the purpose of the breeding program was to create new regal Pelargonium genotypes with clear, bright flower colors, excellent propagation characteristics, compact growth habit, predictable and consistent flowering response and good postharvest quality.
  • the new cultivar was produced from prior selections developed at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa. since 1977.
  • the pedigree of this cultivar includes the patented cultivars ‘Splendor’ and ‘Fantasy’ (U.S. Plant Pat. Nos. 7,656 and 7,538, respectively) and other unpatented cultivars as shown in FIG. 2 .
  • the new cultivar when grown in a glass greenhouse in Connellsville, Pa. using full light, 60° F. night temperature, 68° F. day temperature and grown in a soilless media with constant fertilizer at 150-200 ppm nitrogen and potassium, has a response time from a rooted cutting to a flowering plant in a 6 inch pot of fourteen weeks. Rooted cuttings potted Oct. 15, 1997 flowered on Feb. 9, 1998.
  • FIG. 1 depicts a top perspective view of the new cultivar.
  • FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of the pedigree of the new cultivar. Colors depicted in FIG. 1 are as nearly true as is possible with a color illustration of this type.
  • Botanical. Pelargonium ⁇ domesticum.
  • Shape Reniform, truncate base; 7-8.5 cm in length.
  • Ribs and veins Venation: Palmate. Color: Yellow-Green Group 146C.
  • Internode length 1.5-2.0 cm.
  • Shape Elliptical cluster; individual bud is elliptical.
  • Lasting quality Flowers last for 14 to 21 days in the home environment under natural or artificial light.

Landscapes

  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physiology (AREA)
  • Botany (AREA)
  • Developmental Biology & Embryology (AREA)
  • Environmental Sciences (AREA)
  • Natural Medicines & Medicinal Plants (AREA)
  • Breeding Of Plants And Reproduction By Means Of Culturing (AREA)
  • Cultivation Of Plants (AREA)

Abstract

A new and distinct regal Pelargonium having rose pink flowers with deep burgundy upper petals and a scarlet eye on the lower petals with a white center above a mound of medium green foliage. The new cultivar has improved cutting production, rooting speed, and branching and earlier flowering time than ‘Fantasy’.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This discovery relates to a new and distinct cultivar of regal Pelargonium (Pelargonium×domesticum) identified by the name of ‘Fascination’, Breeder No. 93-11-4 and Oglevee, Ltd. No. 978. The cultivar was discovered in an organized, scientifically designed breeding program conducted at the Department of Horticulture, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa. The new cultivar is the offspring of two unpatented breeding cultivars, Breeder Nos. 87-92-1 (female) and 90-12-5 (male). The floral color and flowering time are similar to the seed parent. The new cultivar's plant habit is not quite as compact as either parent. The purpose of the breeding program was to create new regal Pelargonium genotypes with clear, bright flower colors, excellent propagation characteristics, compact growth habit, predictable and consistent flowering response and good postharvest quality. The new cultivar was produced from prior selections developed at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa. since 1977. The pedigree of this cultivar includes the patented cultivars ‘Splendor’ and ‘Fantasy’ (U.S. Plant Pat. Nos. 7,656 and 7,538, respectively) and other unpatented cultivars as shown in FIG. 2.
The selection was first asexually propagated by cuttings at The Pennsylvania State University and subsequently at Oglevee, Ltd., 152 Oglevee Lane, Connellsville, Pa. The new cultivar reproduces true and been found to retain its characteristics through successive generations.
The new cultivar, when grown in a glass greenhouse in Connellsville, Pa. using full light, 60° F. night temperature, 68° F. day temperature and grown in a soilless media with constant fertilizer at 150-200 ppm nitrogen and potassium, has a response time from a rooted cutting to a flowering plant in a 6 inch pot of fourteen weeks. Rooted cuttings potted Oct. 15, 1997 flowered on Feb. 9, 1998.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 depicts a top perspective view of the new cultivar.
FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of the pedigree of the new cultivar. Colors depicted in FIG. 1 are as nearly true as is possible with a color illustration of this type.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT
The following detailed descriptions set forth the characteristics of the new cultivar. The data which define these characteristics were collected from asexual reproductions carried out in Connellsville, Pa. The color readings on a plants grown in a 5 inch pot were taken indoors under 200-220 foot candles of cool white fluorescent light. Color references are primarily to The R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society of London. The data was taken from plants 14 weeks old.
THE PLANT
Classification:
Botanical.—Pelargonium×domesticum.
Varietal.—Regal Pelargonium named ‘Fascination’.
Form: Medium mound.
Height: 28.0-30.0 cm from soil to top of foliage; 36-40 cm from the soil line to the top of the umbels.
Growth: Medium mound habit with free basal branching; continuous flowering.
Strength: No artificial support needed.
Foliage: Stalked leaf attachment.
Leaves:
Size.—7.9-8.3 cm across.
Shape.—Reniform, truncate base; 7-8.5 cm in length.
Margin.—Serrated, slightly lobed.
Texture.—Leathery, pubescent.
Color.—Top: Green Group 137C. Bottom: Green Group 138B. Zone: None.
Ribs and veins.—Venation: Palmate. Color: Yellow-Green Group 146C.
Petioles:
Length.—6.0-8.0 cm.
Color.—Yellow-Green Group 146C.
Stem:
Color.—Yellow-Green Group 146C.
Length.—6-8 cm.
Internode length.—1.5-2.0 cm.
Roots.—Time to develop: 14-21 days. Description: Fibrous.
THE BUD
Shape: Elliptical cluster; individual bud is elliptical.
Size of umbel: 5.0-5.6 cm across.
Size of bud: 2.5-3.0 cm long and 1.1 cm wide when just showing color.
Color: Yellow-Green Group 146C.
INFLORESCENCE
Blooming habit: Large flowers forming full flower heads.
Borne: Umbel flowers on pedicel, pedicel on peduncle.
Flowers:
Number of flowers per umbel.—4-8.
Umbel depth.—7.0-8.0 cm.
Flower depth.—2.0-3.0 cm.
Open flowers:
Form.—Open to slightly cupped; petals overlap, edges ruffled.
Size of fully open bloom.—Umbels: 13.5-14.5 cm across. Flowers: 4.5-5.0 cm across.
Color.—Top: Upper two petals are White Group 155C at center with veining of Red-Purple Group 64A shading to Greyed-Purple Group 187A then to Red Group 53C with the edge being Red-Purple Group 68D. Lower three petals are White Group 155C at center shading to Red Group 55A then shading to Red-Purple Group 68D at the edge. Bottom: Red Group 65D with veining and eye showing through. Eye: Red Group 52A on upper side of all lower petals.
Petals.—5.
Overall shape.—Elliptical.
Apex shape.—Obovate.
Base shape.—Acute.
Size.—4.5 cm long; 3.5-4.5 cm wide.
Texture and appearance.—Two upper petals appear velvety; appears from a distance as a rose pink/burgundy bi-color flower with prominent eyes on the lower three petals above medium green foliage.
Petaloids: None.
Sepal:
Size.—1.0 cm long; 0.5 cm wide.
Apex shape.—Acuminate.
Base shape.—Truncate.
Color.—Yellow-Green Group 144A.
Pedicel:
Length.—2.0-3.0 cm.
Color.—Greyed-Purple Group 185A over Yellow-Green Group 146C at base of floret with rest of pedicel being Yellow-Green Group 146C.
Peduncle:
Length.—6.0-8.5 cm.
Color.—Yellow-Green Group 146B.
Disease resistance: None observed.
Lasting quality: Flowers last for 14 to 21 days in the home environment under natural or artificial light.
Natural flowering season: Spring.
REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS
Stamens:
Anthers.—4.0 mm long.
Filaments.—Length: 1.2-1.9 cm. Color: White.
Pollen.—Plentiful.
Pollen color.—Golden Orange.
Pistil:
Number.—1; five parted.
Length.—2.5 cm.
Stigma color.—Greyed-Purple Group 187B.
Style.—2.0 cm long.
Ovaries.—Pale green; 6.0 mm long.
Fruit: None observed.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Rose pink flowers with deep burgundy upper petals and a scarlet eye on the lower petals with a white center above a mound of medium green foliage. Cutting production, rooting speed, improved branching and earlier flowering time are the improvements over the current market variety ‘Fantasy’ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,538.

Claims (1)

We claim:
1. A new and distinct cultivar of regal Pelargonium plant named ‘Fascination’ substantially as described and illustrated herein.
US09/336,499 1999-06-18 1999-06-18 Regal pelargonium plant named ‘Fascination’ Expired - Lifetime USPP11989P2 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US09/336,499 USPP11989P2 (en) 1999-06-18 1999-06-18 Regal pelargonium plant named ‘Fascination’

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US09/336,499 USPP11989P2 (en) 1999-06-18 1999-06-18 Regal pelargonium plant named ‘Fascination’

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
USPP11989P2 true USPP11989P2 (en) 2001-07-17

Family

ID=23316379

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US09/336,499 Expired - Lifetime USPP11989P2 (en) 1999-06-18 1999-06-18 Regal pelargonium plant named ‘Fascination’

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) USPP11989P2 (en)

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
USPP11989P2 (en) Regal pelargonium plant named ‘Fascination’
USPP32837P2 (en) Geranium plant named ‘Tospresilreim’
USPP9305P (en) Variety of geranium named `Red Hots`
USPP11565P (en) Variety of geranium named `Patriot Violet`
USPP11927P2 (en) Regal pelargonium plant named ‘Symphony’
USPP31671P2 (en) Geranium plant named ‘TOSTD0188’
USPP31884P2 (en) Geranium plant named ‘TOSTD0460’
USPP7246P (en) Variety of Geranium named Brigette
USPP12231P2 (en) Variety of Geranium Plant Named ‘Patriot Watermelon’
USPP14210P2 (en) Geranium plant named ‘Pacshovi’
USPP16159P2 (en) Geranium plant named ‘Maestro Pink’
USPP13209P3 (en) Regal pelargonium plant named ‘Camelot’
USPP13522P3 (en) Variety of geranium plant named ‘Bravo’
USPP12229P2 (en) Variety of geranium plant named ‘Patriot Bright Red’
USPP12269P2 (en) Variety of geranium plant named ‘Regal Ballet’
USPP8128P (en) Variety of Geranium named Hot Pink Satisfaction
USPP13492P3 (en) Geranium plant named ‘Elegance Rose Bicolor’
USPP13519P2 (en) Geranium plant named ‘Jewel’
USPP11578P (en) Regal pelargonium plant named `Excalibur`
USPP13750P2 (en) Geranium plant named ‘Elegance Pink Chiffon’
USPP11697P (en) Regal pelargonium plant named `Dandy`
USPP11596P (en) Regal pelargonium plant named `Imperial`
USPP13520P2 (en) Geranium plant named ‘Elegance Raspberry Swirl’
USPP12230P2 (en) Variety of Geranium plant named ‘Patriot Salmon’
USPP21490P2 (en) Pelargonium plant named ‘Duevicher09’

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AS Assignment

Owner name: PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, PENNSYLVANIA

Free format text: INVALID ASSIGNMENT;ASSIGNORS:CRAIG, RICHARD;CLARK, DAVID G.;REEL/FRAME:010329/0208;SIGNING DATES FROM 19990611 TO 19990616