KLEPP08207

Pelargonium

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Irdaudare'

Summary: The width of the largest floret is medium for 'KLEPP08207' while it is medium to broad for 'Irdaudare'. The colour of the upper side of the upper and lower petal is a lighter red for 'KLEPP08207' than for 'Irdaudare'.

Description:

PLANT: trailing growth habit
STEM: medium length, green, absent or very weak anthocyanin colouration

LEAF BLADE: medium length, medium to broad, medium depth of sinus, weak to medium undulation of margin, closed base, no variegation, main colour medium green, weak glossiness, leaf zone medium to strong in conspicuousness and small in size, leaf zone positioned towards base

PEDUNCLE: long, absent or very weak anthocyanin colouration at middle third
INFLORESCENCE: medium to tall, medium to broad, few to medium number of open flowers, largest flower medium to long and medium in width
PEDICEL: short to medium length, weak anthocyanin colouration at upper third, swelling present
FLORET: double, medium number of petals, convex cross section in lateral view, no irregularly distributed stripes or blotches
SEPAL: absent or weak reflexing, absent or very weak anthocyanin colouration in middle
UPPER PETAL: narrow to medium width, spatulate shape, entire margin at apex, upper side red (RHS 44A) at margin and in middle, moderately conspicuous striped markings, no zone at base, lower side red (RHS 46C)
LOWER PETAL: upper side red (RHS 44A) 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 44A) at middle.

Origin & Breeding History: The variety 'KLEPP08207' originated from a controlled cross pollination made in July 2003 in Stuttgart, Germany. The cross was between the varieties 'Royal Red' and 'Royal Dark Red'. 95 seedlings were selected based on criteria for growth habit, red flower colour and good performance characteristics. One of these seedlings was designated 'KLEPP08207'. 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 'KLEPP08207' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, reference number PEL2368, 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 tables for 'KLEPP08207' with reference variety 'Irdaudare'

Colour of the upper side of the upper petal (RHS)

Colour of the upper side of the lower petal (RHS)

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Pelargonium: 'KLEPP08207'