Inneuphdia
| Denomination: | 'Inneuphdia' |
|---|---|
| Synonym: | Inneuphe |
| Trade name: | Diamond Frost |
| Botanical Name: | Euphorbia hypericifolia |
| Applicant/Holder: |
InnovaPlant Zierpflanzen GmbH & Co. KG Postfach 113 D-55454 Gensingen Germany |
| Breeder: |
Ludwig Kientzler, InnovaPlant Zierpflanzen GmbH & Co. KG, Gensingen, Germany |
| Agent in Canada: |
BioFlora Inc. 38723 Fingal Line R.R. #1 St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3S5 Canada Tel: 519-317-7511 |
| Application Date: | 2005-03-02 |
| Application Number: | 05-4616 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2007-08-17 |
| Certificate Number: | 2830 |
| Grant of Rights Termination Date: | 2025-08-17 |
Variety Description
Variety used for comparison: Euphorbia hypericifolia
Summary: 'Inneuphdia' differs from the reference variety, Euphorbia hypericifolia mainly in plant growth habit, foliage length and bract length and width. The plants of 'Inneuphdia' have a compact bushy growth habit whereas it is upright bushy in Euphorbia hypericifolia. The leaves of 'Inneuphdia' are shorter than those of Euphorbia hypericifolia. The bracts of 'Inneuphdia' are shorter and narrower than those of Euphorbia hypericifolia.
Description:
PLANT: compact bushy growth habit, medium degree of branching
STEM: green, strong anthocyanin colouration at internodes, absent or very weak glaucosity, absent or very weak pubescence, thin, smooth surface
LEAF: simple type, opposite arrangement along stem, oval, acute apex, cuneate base, entire margins, sparse pubescence on upper side, medium density of pubescence on lower side, no glaucosity, main colour of upper side medium green (RHS 137A), light green lower side (RHS 137C), medium length petiole
BRACT: obovate, white (RHS 155C)
Origin & Breeding History: 'Inneuphdia' arose from the irradiation of Euphorbia hypericifolia conducted in the spring of 2004 at the facilities of InnovaPlant at Gensingen, Germany. Selection criteria included improved flower development, compact growth habit and adaptation to container cultivation. Reproduction of the new variety by vegetative cuttings first began in the summer of 2004.
Tests & Trials: The tests and trials for 'Inneuphdia' were conducted in a greenhouse at BioFlora Inc. in St. Thomas, Ontario during the summer of 2006. The trial included a total of 15 plants of both the candidate and reference varieties. All plants were grown from rooted cuttings and transplanted into 11 cm pots on May 26, 2006. Observations and measurements were taken from 10 plants of each variety on July 11, 2006. All colour measurements were determined using the 2001 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.
Comparison tables for 'Inneuphdia' with reference variety Euphorbia hypericifolia
Plant height (cm)
| 'Inneuphdia' | Euphorbia hypericifolia | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 25.4 | 34.2 |
| std. deviation | 1.59 | 2.07 |
Plant width (cm)
| 'Inneuphdia' | Euphorbia hypericifolia | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 37.3 | 44.9 |
| std. deviation | 1.37 | 3.44 |
Leaf blade length (cm)
| 'Inneuphdia' | Euphorbia hypericifolia | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| std. deviation | 0.61 | 0.60 |
Leaf blade width (cm)
| 'Inneuphdia' | Euphorbia hypericifolia | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| std. deviation | 0.21 | 0.18 |
Bract length (mm)
| 'Inneuphdia' | Euphorbia hypericifolia | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 10.7 | 13.7 |
| std. deviation | 2.06 | 1.49 |
Bract width (mm)
| 'Inneuphdia' | Euphorbia hypericifolia | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| std. deviation | 0.34 | 0.44 |
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Euphorbia: 'Inneuphdia' (left) with reference variety, the species form of 'Euphorbia hypericifolia' (right)
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