Suncatha 2243
| Denomination: | 'Suncatha 2243' |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name: | Catharanthus roseus |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Suntory Flowers Limited Administrative Division 4-17-5 Shiba, Minato-ku Tokyo 108-0014 Japan |
| Breeder: |
Masahiro Yamada, Suntory Flowers Limited, Shiga, Japan |
| Agent in Canada: |
BioFlora Inc. 38723 Fingal Line R.R. #1 St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3S5 Canada Tel: 519-317-7511 |
| Application Date: | 2015-02-18 |
| Application Number: | 15-8523 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2019-10-31 |
| Certificate Number: | 6085 |
| Date rights surrendered: | 2020-10-31 |
Variety Description
Variety used for comparison: 'DAIICHI-MC21-41'
Summary: The inner side of the corolla lobe of 'Suncatha 2243' is dark purple red while the corolla lobe of 'DAIICHI-MC21-41' is purple.
Description:
PLANT: semi-upright growth habit, short to medium height, broad
STEM: weak to medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium number of primary branches, few secondary branches
PETIOLE: short to medium length
LEAF BLADE: short, narrow to medium width, elliptic shape, medium green upper side, no variegation
FLOWER: paracorolla absent, small to medium diameter, free arrangement of petals, receptacle yellow
COROLLA LOBE: narrow to medium width, narrow elliptic to oblanceolate shape, lobing present, absent or very weak undulation, asymmetrical
COROLLA LOBE (INNER SIDE): dark purple red (RHS 60B)
COROLLA EYE ZONE (INNER SIDE): absent
Origin & Breeding History: 'Suncatha 2243' originated from a controlled cross made in August 2011 at Yame, Fukuoka, Japan between the proprietary Catharanthus varieties 'MC21-52', as the female parent, and 'MC21-5', as the male parent. Resulting seeds from the cross were germinated and grown to maturity. In February 2012, one plant was selected for its growth habit and flower colour. This plant was further propagated by cuttings, grown in pots and included in a trial conducted from August 2012 to July 2013. The new variety was named 'Suncatha 2243'.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Suncatha 2243' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 29498, purchased from the Plant Variety Protection Office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in Japan. The trials were conducted by the Center for Seeds and Seedlings at the Nishinihon Station in Okayama, Japan in 2017. The colour determinations were made using the 2007 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.
Comparison table for 'Suncatha 2243' with reference variety 'DAIICHI-MC21-41'
Colour of corolla lobe (RHS)
| 'Suncatha 2243' | 'DAIICHI-MC21-41' | |
|---|---|---|
| inner side | 60B | 67A |
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Cape Periwinkle: 'Suncatha 2243'
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Cape Periwinkle: 'Suncatha 2243'
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