Pacbicolor

Pelargonium

Variety Description

Description:

PLANT: medium to tall, medium width

LEAF BLADE: medium to long, medium width, wide open base, medium length lobes, shallow incisions of margin, medium green upper side

SEPAL: short to medium length, very narrow to narrow, no anthocyanin colouration on outer side

FLOWER: begins mid-season to late, small diameter
UPPER PETAL: no undulation of margin, purple (RHS 61A) center with narrow, light pink margin, no petal markings
LOWER PETAL: no undulation of margin, light blue violet (RHS 69C) center and margin, no petal markings

Origin & Breeding History: 'Pacbicolor' (breeder designation 'P-0504') is a product of a combination breeding program conducted by the breeder, Dr. Klaus Olbricht of Dresden, Germany. The main objective of the breeding program was to create new, compact Angel Pelargonium varieties which do not require a vernalization period for flower induction, and flower continuously throughout the summer. 'Pacbicolor' originated from breeding work using a group of unnamed seedlings designated '9K-3' that were cross pollinated during March to June of 1999 in Dresden, Germany. 'Pacbicolor' was selected in May of 2000 based on its compact growth habit, good branching, continuous flowering and an abundance of beautiful flowers.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, CPVO reference number 2003/0380, application number PED 91, grant number 14271, purchased from the Bundessortenamt in Hannover, Germany. The trials were conducted in 2004. All colour characteristics were determined using the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart, 2001 edition.

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Pelargonium: 'Pacbicolor'