Saxbrired

Hydrangea

Variety Description

Description:

PLANT: non-climbing type, upright growth habit, short

STEM: no fasciation, green, medium number of black lenticels in autumn

LEAF BLADE: short to medium length, narrow to medium width, no lobing, ovate shape, short tip, acute base, shallow incisions along margin, no variegation, dark green, no secondary colour, absent or weak glossiness of upper side, weak blistering

INFLORESCENCE: globular, short to medium height, small to medium diameter, inconspicuous or slightly conspicuous fertile flowers, flowers mid-season
CALYX: small to medium diameter
STERILE FLOWER: single type
SEPALS OF STERILE FLOWER: medium degree of overlapping, no incisions along margin, when fully opened medium purple red (RHS 63A), no secondary colour
PETALS OF FERTILE FLOWER: pink

Origin & Breeding History: 'Saxbrired' originated from an open pollinated cross conducted by the breeder Katrin Meinl in Dresden, Germany in April 2008. The cross occurred between two unknown parents with pollen from a mix of different proprietary clones. In May 2010, 'Saxbrired ' was selected as a single unique plant in Dresden, Germany based on its compact growth habit and red inflorescence colour and later commercialized in May 2015 in Dresden, Germany.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Saxbrired' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 20160187, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trials were conducted by Groupe d'Étude et de Contrôle des Variétés et des Semences in Brion, France between April 1, 2017 and December 15, 2018. Colour determinations were made using the 2015 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

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Hydrangea: 'Saxbrired'