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SMNIVDFC

Sweetspire

Denomination: 'SMNIVDFC'
Botanical Name: Itea virginica
Applicant/Holder: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
12601 120th Avenue
Grand Haven, Michigan
49417
United States of America
Breeder: Timothy D. Wood, Spring Lake, United States of America
Agent in Canada: BioFlora Inc.
38723 Fingal Line
R.R. #1
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 3S5
Canada
Tel: 519-317-7511
Application Date: 2018-05-01
Provisional Protection:: 2018-05-01
Application Number: 18-9450
Grant of Rights Date: 2022-08-26
Certificate Number: 6650
Grant of Rights Termination Date: 2042-08-26

Variety Description

Description:

PLANT: erect to spreading attitude

BRANCHES (MATURE): brown green, weak intensity of brown anthocyanin colouration
BRANCHES (YOUNG): medium green, medium to strong intensity of red purple anthocyanin colouration, medium to dense lenticels
LATERAL BRANCHES: 40 to 45 degree angle with main branch

PETIOLE: light green, strong intensity of purple red anthocyanin colouration, flattened to round in shape
LEAF: medium brown green (RHS 138B) on upper side, medium green on lower side, elliptic in shape, weak degree of rugosity between the veins, shortly attenuate base, acuminate apex

INFLORESCENCE: axillary raceme type
PEDICEL: purple red
PETALS: elliptic, white (more cream than RHS 155D)

Origin & Breeding History: 'SMNIVDFC' originated from an open pollinated cross between an unnamed seedling of Itea virginica 'Morton', as the female parent, and an unknown male parent that occured in 2011, in Grand Haven, Michigan, USA. 'SMNIVDFC' was selected in 2014, based on foliage colour, plant density and flower fragrance.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'SMNIVDFC' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, reference number ITB2, purchased from The Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trial was conducted by the Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands in 2020. All colour determinations were made using the 2015 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

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Sweetspire: 'SMNIVDFC'

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Sweetspire: 'SMNIVDFC'

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