USPP20143P2

USPP20143P2 - Petunia plant named ‘KLEPH07119’

Info

Publication number: USPP20143P2
Application number: US12/082,160
Authority: US
Inventors: Nils Klemm
Original assignee: Klemm and Sohn GmbH and Co KG
Current assignee: Klemm and Sohn GmbH and Co KG
Priority date: 2008-04-09
Filing date: 2008-04-09
Publication date: 2009-06-30
Anticipated expiration: 2028-04-09

Abstract

A new cultivar of Petunia particularly characterized by its flowers having a white background with red-purple veins and a dark-purple eye, its compact semi-upright growth habit, and its rain tolerance, is disclosed.

Description

Genus and species: Petunia hybrid.

Variety denomination: ‘KLEPH07119’.

BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT

The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of Petunia , botanically known as Petunia hybrid, and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name ‘KLEPH07119’. ‘KLEPH07119’ was discovered as a seedling resulting from a cross conducted in summer 2003 in Stuttgart, Germany between the proprietary female Petunia plant, ‘V 199’ (unpatented) and the proprietary male Petunia plant, ‘V 019’ (unpatented). A single plant selection was subsequently chosen for further evaluation and for asexual propagation.

The new cultivar was created in 2003 in Stuttgart, Germany and has been asexually reproduced repeatedly by vegetative cuttings and in-vitro propagation in Stuttgart, Germany over a four-year period (more than 50 generations). ‘KLEPH07119’ has been found to retain its distinctive characteristics through successive asexual propagations.

Plant Breeder's Rights for this cultivar were applied for in Canada on Apr. 20, 2007. ‘KLEPH07119’ has not been made publicly available more than one year prior to filing of this application.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following are the most outstanding and distinguishing characteristics of this new cultivar when grown under normal commercial practices in a greenhouse in Stuttgart, Germany.

- 1. Flowers having a white background, red-purple veins and a dark-purple eye;
- 2. Compact semi-upright growth habit; and
- 3. Rain tolerance.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPH

This new Petunia plant is illustrated by the accompanying photograph which shows the overall plant habit, flowers and foliage; the colors shown are as true as can be reasonably obtained by conventional photographic procedures. The photograph is of a plant about 5-months old and grown from rooted cuttings in a 12-cm pot in a greenhouse (glasshouse) in Stuttgart, Germany under conditions which approximate those generally used in commercial practice.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW CULTIVAR

The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctive characteristics of ‘KLEPH07119’. The data which define these characteristics were collected from asexual reproductions carried out in Stuttgart, Germany. The plant history was taken on 5-month-old plants in 12-cm pots that were pinched once approximately one week after potting and grown in a greenhouse in the spring. The color readings were determined under natural light. Color references are to the R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society of London (R.H.S.) (2001).

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW PLANT

Classification:
- - Family.—Solanaceae.
  - Genus and species.— Petunia hybrid.
  - Common name.—Petunia.
Parentage:
- - Female parent.—The proprietary Petunia ‘V 199’ (unpatented).
  - Male parent.—The proprietary Petunia ‘V 019’ (unpatented).
Plant:
- - Form.—Compact.
  - Habit.—Semi-upright.
  - Height (from top of soil).9.0 cm.
  - Width (horizontal plant diameter).—16.0 cm.
  - Propagation.—Vegetative propagation by terminal tip cuttings or in-vitro propagation of shoot tips.
  - Time to produce a finished flowering plant.—11 weeks.
  - Time to initiate and develop roots.—18 days.
  - Root description.—Moderate density and moderate branching, white roots.
Stems:
- - Average number (basal).—6.
  - Length of basal branches (from the base of the stem to the tip).—9.0 cm.
  - Internode length.—0.5 cm to 2.0 cm.
  - Diameter of branches (from midpoint).—5.0 cm to 10.0 cm.
  - Stem color.—RHS 137C.
  - Anthocyanin.—Absent.
  - Texture (all surfaces).—Smooth.
Leaves:
- - Arrangement.—Alternate.
  - Size.—Length: 0.5 cm to 2.5 cm. Width: 0.5 cm to 2.0 cm.
  - Shape.—Broadly elliptic.
  - Margin.—Very weak undulation.
  - Apex.—Acute.
  - Base.—Obtuse.
  - Immature leaf.—Color: Upper surface: RHS 138A. Lower surface: RHS 138C.
  - Mature leaf.—Color: Upper surface: RHS 146A. Lower surface: RHS 146B.
  - Texture (both surfaces). Smooth.
  - Venation.—Pinnate.
  - Venation color.—Upper surface: RHS 146D. Lower surface: RHS 145A.
  - Petioles.—Length: 0.3 cm to 1.5 cm. Diameter: 0.2 cm. Color (both upper and lower parts): RHS 138B. Texture: Smooth.
Flower bud:
- - Shape.—Irregular to oblong.
  - Size.—Length: 4.0 cm. Diameter: 0.8 cm.
  - Color at tight bud.—RHS 75A and RHS 72A.
  - Immature flower color.—RHS 75A and RHS 72A.
  - Texture.—Pubescent.
Inflorescence:
- - Blooming habit (flowering season).—Continuous flowering during the summer.
  - Inforescence type.—Single flower.
  - Number of flowers per node.—1.
  - Lastingness of individual blooms on the plant.—6 days.
  - Fragrance.—Absent.
  - Pedicels.—Color: RHS 137C. Length: 2.0 cm. Diameter: 0.3 cm.
  - Texture.—Smooth.
Flowers:
- - Shape.—Cup-shaped.
  - Size.—Diameter (flower face): 5.5 cm. Depth (total length of flower): 4.0 cm. Funnel: Length: 3.3 cm. Diameter (at opening): 1.0 cm. Outside texture: Smooth.
  - Mature flower.—Face/Margin Color: Upper surface: RHS 71A and RHS 155C. Lower surface: RHS 70B and RHS 155C. Corolla tube: Color inside (throat): RHS 71A. Color outside: RHS 70B. Petals: Apex: Rounded to emarginate. Base: Reniform. Margin: Undulating. Waviness: Low. Lobation: Low. Texture (both surfaces): Smooth.
  - Calyx arrangement.—One star-shaped calyx tube with five sepals fused at the base per flower.
  - Sepals.—Number: 5. Color: Upper surface: RHS 138A. Lower surface: RHS 138B. Length: 2.0 cm. Width: 0.5 cm. Shape: Lanceolate to elliptic. Apex: Obtuse. Base: Fused. Margin: Entire. Texture (both surfaces): Smooth.

Reproductive organs:

- - Stamens.—Quantity: 5. Shape: Needle-like with elliptic head. Filament: Length: 0.5 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm. Color: RHS 150A. Anther: Shape: Elliptic. Color: RHS 76C. Length: 0.3 cm. Diameter: 0.2 cm. Pollen: Color: RHS 76C. Amount: Abundant.
  - Pistils.—Number: 1. Length: 0.5 cm. Diameter 0.1 cm. Stigma: Color: RHS 150A. Shape: Oval. Length: 1.9 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm. Style: Color: RHS 150C. Length: 2.0 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm. Texture: Fibrous.
Fruit and seed set: None observed.
Disease and insect resistance: Not observed.

COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL AND COMMERCIAL CULTIVARS

‘KLEPH07119’ differs from the female parent, the Petunia ‘V 199’ (unpatented), in that ‘KLEPH07119’ has a compact semi-upright growth habit, while ‘V 199’ has a semi-trailing growth habit. In addition, ‘KLEPH07119’ has a flower with a white background, red-purple veins and a dark-purple eye, while ‘V 199’ has a pinkish-white flower.

‘KLEPH07119’ differs from the male parent, the proprietary Petunia ‘V 019’ (unpatented), in that ‘KLEPH07119’ has a compact semi-upright growth habit, while ‘V 019’ has an upright growth habit. In addition, ‘KLEPH07119’ has a flower with a white background, red-purple veins and a dark-purple eye, while ‘V 019’ has a pure purple flower with white spots. ‘KLEPH07119’ differs from the commercial comparison variety ‘Famous Violet Dark Eye’ (unpatented) in that ‘KLEPH07119’ is more tolerant of rain than ‘Famous Violet Dark Eye’.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant as shown and described herein.