KLEPZ08224

Pelargonium

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'KLEP03111'

Summary: The plant of 'KLEPZ08224' is medium in height while the plant of 'KLEP03111' is medium to tall in height. The stem of 'KLEPZ08224' has absent or very weak anthocyanin colouration while the stem of 'KLEP03111' has medium anthocyanin. The middle of the upper side of the lower petal is a darker red for 'KLEPZ08224' than for 'KLEP03111'.

Description:

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

LEAF BLADE: medium to long, medium to broad, shallow to medium depth of sinus, weak to medium undulation of margin, slightly open to closed base, no variegation, upper side dark green, absent or very weak leaf zone, zone small to medium when present and positioned in middle

PEDUNCLE: medium length, medium to strong anthocyanin colouration at middle third
INFLORESCENCE: medium height, medium to broad, medium to many open florets, largest flower medium to long and broad
PEDICEL: medium length, medium to strong anthocyanin colouration at upper third, no swelling
FLORET: double, few to medium number of petals, flat cross section in lateral view, no irregularly distributed stripes or blotches
SEPAL: moderate reflexing, medium anthocyanin colouration in middle
UPPER PETAL: broad, spatulate, entire margin at apex, upper side red (RHS 43A) at margin and in middle, absent or very weak striped markings, no zone at base, lower side red (RHS 41A)
LOWER PETAL: upper side red (RHS 43A) at margin and in middle, absent or very weak markings, no zone at base, lower side red (RHS 43B)
INNER PETAL: upper side red (RHS 43A) in middle.

Origin & Breeding History: The variety 'KLEPZ08224' originated from a controlled cross pollination made in July 2004 in Stuttgart, Germany. The cross was between the variety 'Cembalo' and the proprietary line designated S Nic 1201. 280 seedlings were selected based on criteria for foliage colour, leaf zone and red flower colour. One of these seedlings was designated 'KLEPZ08224'. The new variety was evaluated in greenhouse trials in Stuttgart, Germany and assessed for growth, early flowering and red flower colour. Outdoor trials were conducted to assess abundance of flowering and tolerance to heat and rain.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'KLEPZ08224' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, reference number PEL2364, 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.

Comparison table for 'KLEPZ08224' with reference variety 'KLEP03111'

Colour of lower petal (RHS)

Click on image for larger view

Pelargonium: 'KLEPZ08224'