KLEPZ08220

Pelargonium

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Kleugudo'

Summary: The leaf blade zone of 'KLEPZ08220' is absent or very weak while the leaf blade zone of 'Kleugudo' is weak to medium. The sepal of 'KLEPZ08220' has very weak to weak anthocyanin colouration in the middle while the sepal of 'Kleugudo' has weak to medium anthocyanin.

Description:

PLANT: upright growth habit, short to medium height of foliage, medium width
STEM: green, absent or very weak anthocyanin colouration

LEAF BLADE: medium length, narrow to medium width, shallow to medium depth of sinus, weak undulation of margin, closed base, no variegation, upper side dark green, absent or very weak leaf zone

PEDUNCLE: medium length, medium to strong anthocyanin colouration at middle third
INFLORESCENCE: medium to tall, medium width, medium to many open florets, largest flower medium in length and medium to broad
PEDICEL: medium length, medium anthocyanin colouration at upper third, no swelling
FLORET: double, few to medium number of petals, concave cross section in lateral view, no irregularly distributed stripes or blotches
SEPAL: absent or weak reflexing, very weak to weak anthocyanin colouration in middle
UPPER PETAL: medium to broad, spatulate, entire margin at apex, upper side red (RHS 40B) at margin and in middle, absent or very weak striped markings, no zone at base, lower side orange red (RHS 40C)
LOWER PETAL: upper side orange red (RHS 40C) at margin and in middle, absent or very weak markings, no zone at base, lower side orange red (RHS 41C)
INNER PETAL: upper side red (RHS 40B) in middle.

Origin & Breeding History: The variety 'KLEPZ08220' originated from a controlled cross pollination made in March 2001 in Stuttgart, Germany. The cross was between the proprietary seedling designated 2 99 289 and the variety 'Guido'. 205 seedlings were selected based on criteria for foliage colour, leaf zone and flower colour. One of these seedlings was designated 'KLEPZ08220'. The new variety was evaluated in greenhouse trials in Stuttgart, Germany and assessed for growth, early flowering and colour quality. Outdoor trials were conducted to assess growth habit, abundance of flowering and tolerance to heat and rain.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'KLEPZ08220' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, reference number PEL2363, purchased from the Bundessortenamt in Hannover, Germany. Trials were conducted at Hannover in 2010. Colour determinations were made using the 2001 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

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Pelargonium: 'KLEPZ08220'