KLECA05101

Calibrachoa

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'KLEC01055' (MiniFamous Cherry Pink)

Summary: 'KLECA05101' is a calibrachoa variety which flowers earlier than 'KLEC01055'. The corolla of 'KLECA05101' is more lobed than that of the reference variety. The two varieties differ slightly in main colour of the upper side of the corolla. 'KLECA05101' is a lighter red purple colour than 'KLEC01055'. Both varieties have yellow colour from the corolla tube which extends onto the lower corolla lobes at the transition to the tube. However, the yellow spot in the candidate variety 'KLECA05101' is lighter yellow and edged with white.

Description:

PLANT: trailing growth habit, medium to broad width
SHOOT: thin, medium length, no anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: medium to long, medium width, elliptic, narrow acute apex, medium green

SEPAL: medium length, lanceolate shape, no anthocyanin colouration
FLOWER: single, funnelform, medium diameter, medium to long pedicel
COROLLA: moderate to strong lobing, purple main colour on upper side, yellow secondary colour extending onto corolla lobe at transition to corolla tube, red purple veins, veins weakly to moderately conspicuous, moderate undulation of margin
COROLLA TUBE: medium to long, yellow on inner side, weakly conspicuous veins
ANTHER: yellow before dehiscence, yellow after dehiscence

Origin & Breeding History: 'KLECA05101' was developed in Stuttgart, Germany. The new variety originated from a controlled cross made between the proprietary seedlings T73 and S51. From this cross, 18 seedlings were selected in Stuttgart, for criteria based on flower colour and growth habit. One of these seedlings was designated 'KLECA05101'. The new variety was evaluated at greenhouse trials in Stuttgart and assessed for flowering time and growth habit. Outdoor performance trials were conducted to assess rain resistance and tolerance to powdery mildew.

Tests & Trials: The tests and trials for 'KLECA05101' were conducted in a polyhouse during the summer of 2006 in St. Thomas, Ontario. The trial included a total of 20 plants of each of the candidate and reference varieties. All plants were grown from rooted cuttings and transplanted into 25 cm baskets on April 20, 2006. Each basket contained 3 cuttings with a total of 7 baskets per variety. Observations and measurements were taken from 10 plants of each variety on June 29, 2006. All colour measurements were made using the RHS Colour Chart 2001.

Comparison tables for 'KLECA05101' with reference variety 'KLEC01055'

Main colour of corolla lobe (RHS)

Secondary colour of corolla lobe (RHS)

Colour of corolla tube (RHS)

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Calibrachoa: 'KLECA05101' (left) with reference variety 'KLEC01055' (right)