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Nemesia plant named 'Nemhapin'

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  • Patent Application
  • 20070220645
  • Publication Number
    20070220645
  • Date Filed
    March 15, 2006
    18 years ago
  • Date Published
    September 20, 2007
    17 years ago
  • US Classifications
  • International Classifications
    • A01H5/00
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Abstract
A new and distinct variety of Nemesia plant, substantially as herein illustrated and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by its semi-trailing and compact habit, pink flowers, a yellow palate, very early flowering and absolutely no seed set.
Description
LATIN NAME OF THE GENUS AND SPECIES OF THE PLANT CLAIMED


Nemesia hybrid


VARIETAL DENOMINATION

‘Nemhapin’


BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT

The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant known botanically as Nemesia hybrid and that will be referred to hereinafter by the cultivar name ‘Nemhapin.’


The new Nemesia is a product of a planned breeding program conducted in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands. The new Nemesia cultivar is characterized by a semi-trailing and compact habit, pink flowers, a yellow palate, very early flowering and absolutely no seed set.


The new Nemesia originated from a cross-pollination in 2002 of an unpatented Nemesia plant, named ‘C0141-3,’ as the female, or seed, parent with an unpatented Nemesia plant named ‘C0099-2,’ as the male, or pollen, parent. The cultivar ‘Nemhapin’ was discovered and selected as a plant within the progeny from this cross-pollination in a controlled environment in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands, in 2003.


As a result of this cross the present cultivar was created in 2003 in Enkhuizen, Netherlands and has been repeatedly asexually reproduced by cuttings in Enkhuizen, Netherlands and Sarrians, France over a two year period. It has been found to retain its distinctive characteristics through successive propagations. The new variety is stable and reproduces true to type in successive generations of asexual reproduction.




DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

This new Nemesia plant is illustrated by the accompanying photographic drawing which shows blooms, buds and foliage of the plant in full color, the color shown being as true as can be reasonably obtained by conventional photographic procedures.




DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW CULTIVAR

The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctive characteristics of this new Nemesia. The data which defines these characteristics were collected from asexual reproductions carried out in Enkhuizen, Netherlands. The plant history was taken on 14 weeks old plants blossomed under natural light in a greenhouse and grown in a 10.5 cm container.


Color readings were taken in the greenhouse under ambient light. Color references are primarily to the R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society of London.

TABLE 1Differences between the new cultivar ‘Nemhapin,’ itsparents and a similar cultivar‘Nemhapin’‘C0141-3’‘C0099-2’‘Lavender Sachet’Seed setNoPlentifulFewPlentifulFlower sizeMediumMediumSmallMediumFlower colorPinkRoseWhiteLavender pinkPalate colorYellowYellowWhiteWhite


The commercial name of the most resembling variety is ‘Lavender Sachet.’ This variety is not known to be patented.


BOTANTICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT



  • The plant:

  • Classification:
      • Botanical.—Nemesia.
      • Species.—Hybrid.

  • Parentage:
      • Female parent.—A seedling named ‘C0141-3’ is one of our seedlings from our C-generation of plants bred in 2001.
      • Pollen parent.—A seedling named ‘C0099-2’ is one of our seedlings from our C-generation of plants bred in 2001.
      • Growth habit.—Semi-trailing and compact.
      • Plant height.—14-24 cm.
      • Spreading area of plant.—22-30 cm.
      • Branching character.—Freely branching and lateral branching at every node.
      • Number of branches per plant.—30-60.
      • Blooming period.—From April until November.
      • Propagation.—Vegetative stem cuttings.
      • Sexuality.—Hermaphrodite.
      • Time to initiate roots.—Approximately 10 days at temperatures of 21 degrees centigrade is needed to produce rooted cuttings.
      • Root system.—Numerous and fine, the color is N155A.

  • The stem:
      • Diameter.—3-4 mm.
      • Length.—10-12 cm.
      • Shape.—Quadrilateral with ridges.
      • Anthocyanin pigmentation.—Absent.
      • Color of the stem.—137C.
      • Length of internode.—20-30 mm.
      • Pubescence.—Glabrous.
      • Length lateral branches.—8-12 cm.

  • The foliage:
      • Phyllotaxis.—Opposite.
      • Shape of blade.—Broadly ovate.
      • Attachment.—Petiolate.
      • Texture.—— Upper side: Glabrous — Lower side: Glabrous.
      • Venation.—Pinnate.
      • Leaf margin.—Serrate.
      • Leaf base.—Truncate.
      • Leaf apex.—Apiculate.
      • Length.—20-40 mm.
      • Width.—15-30 mm.
      • Depth of incision.—1-2 mm.
      • Color.—— Upper side: 137B — Lower side: 138C.
      • Petiole length.—1-2 mm.
      • Petiole surface structure.—Glabrous.
      • Petiole diameter.—2-3 mm.
      • Petiole coloration.—— Upper side: 137B — Lower side: 138C.

  • The bud:
      • Peduncle length.—10-25 mm, depending on season.
      • Peduncle diameter.—2-3 mm.
      • Peduncle color.—137B.
      • Peduncle surface.—Glabrous.
      • Pedicel length.—4-10 mm.
      • Pedicel diameter.—Less than 1 mm.
      • Pedicel color.—137C.
      • Pedicel surface.—Glabrous.
      • Stipule length.—1-2 mm.
      • Stipule width.—1-2 mm.
      • Stipule shape.—Lanceolate.
      • Stipule color.—— Upper side: 137C — Lower side: 137C.
      • Bud size.—— Diameter: 4 mm — Length: 3-5 mm.
      • Bud shape.—Globular.
      • Bud color.—N155B.
      • Bud surface.—Glabrous.
      • Sepals.—— Color (Upper side): 137B — Color (Lower side): 137B — Form: Upright — Surface: Glabrous — Number: 5, fused — Length: 1-2 mm — Width: Less than 1 mm — Shape: Lanceolate — Apex: Apiculate — Base: Fused — Margin: Entire.

  • The flower:
      • Type of inflorescence.—Axillary raceme.
      • Flower shape.—Personate.
      • Palate color.—2B in the center and 2D to the right and left sides of the center.
      • Nectary (located on underside of palate).—4 mm in width and 4 mm in length.
      • Nectary color.—159D.
      • Throat color (Upper surface).—158D.
      • Throat color (Lower surface).—157C.
      • Surface of upper lip.—— Upper side: Glabrous — Lower side: Glabrous.
      • Surface of lower lip.—— Upper side: Glabrous — Lower side: Glabrous.
      • Lip margin (lower lip).—Entire.
      • Lip margin (upper lip).—Entire.
      • Number of lips.—2.
      • Lobes.—— Upper lip: 4 — Lower lip: 1.
      • Lobes on upper lip fused or unfused.—Fused.
      • Lip apex (Upper lip).—Each lobe has a rounded apex.
      • Lip base (Upper lip).—Fused.
      • Lip apex (Lower lip).—Obtuse.
      • Lip base (Lower lip).—Fused.
      • Upper lip color.—— Upper side: 70C — Lower side: 70D.
      • Lower lip color.—— Upper side: 70C — Lower side: 70D.
      • Flower dimensions.—1.2 cm in depth, 1.8 cm in length and 2 cm in width at widest part.
      • Lower lip dimensions.—1.1 cm in length and 1.4 cm in width.
      • Upper lip dimensions.—0.9 cm in length and 2.1 cm in width.
      • Lobe dimensions (Upper lip).—1 cm in length and 5 mm in width.
      • Flower spur dimensions.—1 cm in length and 1-2 mm in diameter.
      • Spur color.—N155D.
      • Calyx dimensions.—4 mm in length and 5 mm in width.
      • Calyx color.—135A.
      • No. of flowers per inflorescence.—40-50.
      • Fragrance.—A very light perfume fragrance occurs.
      • Bloom time of one inflorescence.—New florets continue to open in one inflorescence over a period of 32 days.
      • Lastingness of one flower.—3-7 days.

  • The reproductive organs:
      • Androecium.—Stamens quantity: 4 Anther shape: Ovoid Anther length: 0.3 mm Anther width: 0.2 mm Anther color: 154C Pollen amount: Scarce pollen Pollen color: 154D.
      • Gynoecium.—Pistils quantity: 1 Pistil length: 3-5 mm Stigma color: 144C Style length: 3-5 mm Style color: 144D Ovary color: 144C Ovary position: Superior Ovary shape: Oval Ovary dimensions: 0.3 mm in width and 0.4 mm in length.

  • Seeds: No seed set is observed. No fruits are developed.

  • Disease and pest resistance: There are no disease problems known to the inventor other than what affects typical Nemesia.

  • Strength: Resistant to temperatures ranging from 0 to 32 degrees Celsius.


Claims
  • 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Nemhapin,’ as substantially illustrated and described herein.