KLECA16364

Calibrachoa

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'KLECA09208'

Summary: The calyx lobe of 'KLECA16364' is of medium length whereas that of 'KLECA09208' is long. The corolla of 'KLECA16364' has a weak degree of lobing whereas that of 'KLECA09208' has a medium degree of lobing. The corolla of 'KLECA16364' has an absent or very weak conspicuousness of veins whereas the corolla of 'KLECA09208' has a weak conspicuousness of veins. The inner side of the fully opened corolla lobe of 'KLECA16364' is blue violet whereas that of 'KLECA09208' is violet to blue violet. The inner side of the aged corolla lobe of 'KLECA16364' is lighter blue violet than that of 'KLECA09208'.

Description:

PLANT: semi-upright growth habit, short to medium height
SHOOT: medium length

LEAF BLADE: short to medium length, narrow, narrow acute apex, no variegation, upper side medium green

PEDICEL: medium length
CALYX LOBE: medium length, medium width
FLOWER: double type, medium to broad
COROLLA: weak degree of lobing, absent or very weak conspicuousness of veins
COROLLA LOBE (INNER SIDE): medium blue violet (lighter than RHS N87C) when newly opened, medium blue violet (RHS N87C) when fully opened, medium blue violet (lighter than RHS N87D) when aged, truncate apex, absent or very weak colour change during growing season

Origin & Breeding History: 'KLECA16364' was developed in Stuttgart, Germany. The new variety originated from a controlled cross made in 2012 between the variety 'CA-2011-0155' as the female parent and 'CA-2011-0665' as the male parent. From this cross, seedlings were selected based on flower colour and stability of double flower type. Selected seedlings were evaluated in greenhouse trials from March to May in 2014 and 2015 and were further selected based on time of flowering. A single seedling was selected for commercialization and named 'KLECA16364' in January 2015.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'KLECA16364' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2017/1691, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trials were conducted by the Bundessortenamt in Hannover, Germany in 2018. The colour determinations were made using the 2015 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

Comparison table for 'KLECA16364' with reference variety 'KLECA09208'

Main colour of inner side of corolla lobe (RHS)

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Calibrachoa: 'KLECA16364'