Lynn

Heather

Variety Description

Varieties used for comparison: 'Lianne' and 'Liset'

Description:

PLANT: narrow bushy growth habit, medium to dense, short

SHOOT TIP: weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration in winter and midsummer, new growth is dark green
SHOOT: brown red on sunny side
FLOWERING SHOOT: short to medium length of current season's growth, red, medium green tip at beginning of flowering

LEAF: dark green

FLOWERING: begins late
INFLORESCENCE: medium to dense flowers
FLOWER: no opening of bud, medium size, main colour dark purple (RHS 64A) at beginning of flowering, medium purple (RHS 64B) at end of flowering

Origin & Breeding History: ‘Lynn' originated from a controlled cross conducted between two proprietary lines, the female parent designated K12-1163 and the male parent designated E13-105, in Wezep, Netherlands in early September 2014. In September 2015, 'Lynn' was selected from the resulting progeny based on plant habit, floriferousness, and plant longevity. Asexual reproduction of ‘Lynn' was first conducted by softwood cuttings in September 2015 in Wezep, Netherlands.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of ‘Lynn' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 20220205, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trial was conducted by the Bundessortenamt in Hannover, Germany in 2022. Colour determinations were made using the 2015 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

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Heather: ‘Lynn'

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Heather: ‘Lynn'