Agbilir
| Denomination: | 'Agbilir' |
|---|---|
| Trade name: | Patina Dark Rose |
| Botanical Name: | Ageratum houstonianum |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Syngenta Crop Protection AG Rosentalstrasse 67 Basel CH-4058 Switzerland |
| Breeder: |
Monica Sanders, Syngenta Seeds B.V., Enkhuizen, Netherlands |
| Agent in Canada: |
BioFlora Inc. 38723 Fingal Line R.R. #1 St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3S5 Canada Tel: 519-317-7511 |
| Application Date: | 2006-11-30 |
| Application Number: | 07-6038 |
| Date Withdrawn: | 2009-09-23 |
Variety Description
Variety used for comparison: 'Agmontis' (Artist Purple)
Summary: 'Agbilir' has larger leaves and more flowers per inflorescence than 'Agmontis'. The colour of the unopened disc of 'Agbilir' is purple while that of 'Agmontis' is darker purple. The colour of the disc after dehiscence of 'Agbilir' is purple and fades to light violet as it ages while that of 'Agmontis' is violet and does not change as it ages.
Description:
PLANT: annual type, bushy rounded growth habit, medium to dense branching
STEM: medium green, no anthocyanin colouration, moderate to dense pubescence, medium thickness
LEAF: simple type
LEAF BLADE: ovate shape, acute apex, cordate base, serrate margin, weak blistering, sparse to moderate pubescence on upper and lower sides, dark green on upper side, no variegation, petiole present
INFLORESCENCE: average of 9.6 flowers per inflorescence
PEDICEL: no anthocyanin colouration
DISC (CAPITULUM): purple
DISC FLORETS: purple fading to light violet as they age
Origin & Breeding History: 'Agbilir' was bred and developed by the breeder, M. Sanders, an employee of Syngenta Seeds B.V., Enkhuizen, The Netherlands. It originated from a controlled pollination made in October 2002 between the female parent designated 'X0052-4' and the male parent designated 'X0101-7'. 'Agbilir' was selected as a single seedling in August 2003 based on its compact plant habit, branching, flower size and flower colour.
Tests & Trials: Trials for 'Agbilir' were conducted in a polyhouse during the spring of 2008 at BioFlora Inc. in St. Thomas, Ontario. The trial included a total of 15 plants per variety. Rooted cuttings were transplanted into 15 cm pots on April 13, 2008. Measured characteristics were based on measurements taken from 10 plants or parts of plants on June 11, 2008. All colour determinations were made using the 2001 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.
Comparison tables for 'Agbilir' with reference variety 'Agmontis'
Leaf blade length (cm)
| 'Agbilir' | 'Agmontis' | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| std. deviation | 0.30 | 0.19 |
Leaf blade width (cm)
| 'Agbilir' | 'Agmontis' | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| st. deviation | 0.57 | 0.09 |
Number of flowers per inflorescence
| 'Agbilir' | 'Agmontis' | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 9.6 | 7.2 |
| std. deviation | 1.5 | 1.3 |
Colour of disc (RHS)
| 'Agbilir' | 'Agmontis' | |
|---|---|---|
| disc (capitulum) before florets open | darker than 71A | darker than N79C |
| opened floret disc | 72A | N81A |
| aged floret disc | N82A-B | N/A |
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Ageratum: 'Agbilir' (left) with reference variety 'Agmontis' (right)
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Ageratum: 'Agbilir' (left) with reference variety 'Agmontis' (right)
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