Fisnics Orga

Impatiens

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Fisnics Orange'

Summary: The flowers of 'Fisnics Orga' have a medium to large eye zone while those of 'Fisnics Orange' have a small eye zone.

Description:

PLANT: medium height, medium width, very weak to weak anthocyanin colouration on upper third of shoot

LEAF BLADE: medium length, medium width, medium to large length to width ratio, no markings on upper side, weak to medium anthocyanin colouration on upper side, green between veins on lower side, green veins on lower side
PETIOLE: short to medium length, very weak to weak anthocyanin colouration

FLOWER: single, broad, one coloured, orange red (RHS 30B) on upper side, medium to large purple red (RHS 58D) eye zone, medium to broad upper petal, medium to broad lateral petal, long lower petal
PEDICEL: medium length, very weak to weak anthocyanin colouration

Origin & Breeding History: 'Fisnics Orga' originated from a hybridization made in the summer of 2003 in Hillscheid, Germany between the female parent seedling 'K03-2478-2' and the male parent seedling 'K02-290-2'. The first selection occurred in Moncarapacho, Portugal in the spring of 2004. Cuttings from the selected seedling were taken back to Hillscheid, Germany for further examination and trial cultivation in spring to summer of 2005. 'Fisnics Orga' was selected based on flower colour, foliage colour, leaf shape and plant growth habit.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Fisnics Orga' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number IM 1100, purchased from the Bundessortenamt, Hannover, Germany. The trials were conducted by the Bundessortenamt in Hannover, Germany, in 2008. Colour determinations were made using the 2001 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

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Impatiens: 'Fisnics Orga'