Kirine-13

Nemesia

Variety Description

Varieties used for comparison: 'Intraired' (Sunsatia Cranberry) and 'Kirine-9' (Angelart Melon)

Summary: 'Kirine-13' has a more erect growth habit with fewer branches than 'Intraired' which has spreading plants and many branches. 'Kirine-13' has narrow leaves, whereas 'Intraired' has medium to wide leaves. The corolla of 'Kirine-13' is wider than that of both reference varieties. The central lobes of the upper corolla lip of 'Kirine-13' have stronger undulation of the margin than either 'Intraired' or 'Kirine-9'. 'Kirine-13' also differs from the reference varieties in corolla colours and the colour of the palate.

Description:

PLANT: erect growth habit, medium density, few branches

LEAF: medium length, narrow, dentate margin, lanceolate, medium green, medium intensity anthocyanin colouration along veins and around base, petiole absent

CALYX: moderate density of pubescence on inner side (margins only)
COROLLA SPUR: absent
COROLLA: medium to long, medium to broad, colour weakly fades with age, purple red on lower side
UPPER LIP OF COROLLA: uniform colour distribution, dark purple red with tones of orange red, dark violet marking at base (strongly conspicuous)
CENTRAL LOBES OF UPPER LIP OF COROLLA: moderate undulation of margin, no reflexing
LATERAL LOBES OF UPPER LIP OF COROLLA: very weak or no reflexing
LOWER LIP OF COROLLA: red with yellow tones, strong undulation of margin, weak reflexing
PALATE: orange red, medium in size

Origin & Breeding History: 'Kirine-13' is a product of a planned breeding program conducted by the breeder in Tochigi, Japan. It originated from a cross in March 2004 between the variety 'White Wing' as the female parent and Nemesia strumosa seed variety 'Nebula Orange' as the male parent. 'Kirine-13' was selected in September 2004 based on its freely branching and vigorous growth habit, sterility and tolerance to heat and other weather extremes.

Tests and Trials: The tests and trials for 'Kirine-13' were conducted in a greenhouse at BioFlora Inc. in St. Thomas, Ontario during the spring of 2006. The trial included 15 plants of each variety. All plants were grown from rooted cuttings and transplanted into 4.5 inch pots on March 31, 2006. Observations and measurements were taken from 10 plants per variety on May 9, 2006. All colour characteristics were determined using the 2001 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

Tests & Trials: The tests and trials for 'Kirine-13' were conducted in a greenhouse at BioFlora Inc. in St. Thomas, Ontario during the spring of 2006. The trial included 15 plants of each variety. All plants were grown from rooted cuttings and transplanted into 11 cm pots on March 31, 2006. Observations and measurements were taken from 10 plants per variety on May 9, 2006. All colour characteristics were determined using the 2001 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

Comparison tables for 'Kirine-13' with reference varieties 'Intraired' and 'Kirine-9'

Leaf width (mm)

Width of entire corolla (mm)

Colour of corolla (RHS)

Colour of palate (RHS)

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Nemesia: 'Kirine-13' (left) with reference varieties 'Intraired' (center) and 'Kirine-9' (right)

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Nemesia: 'Kirine-13' (left) with reference varieties 'Intraired' (center) and 'Kirine-9' (right)

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Nemesia: 'Kirine-13' (left) with reference varieties 'Intraired' (center) and 'Kirine-9' (right)