KLEPZ17484

Pelargonium

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Sil Magnus'

Summary: The stem of 'KLEPZ17484' has a strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration while that of 'Sil Magnus' has a medium intensity. The leaf blade of 'KLEPZ17484' has a strong to very strong conspicuousness of the zone while the leaf blade of 'Sil Magnus' has a medium to strong conspicuousness of the zone. The sepal of 'KLEPZ17484' has strong reflexing while that of 'Sil Magnus' has absent or weak reflexing. The margin of the upper side of the lower petal of 'KLEPZ17484' is darker red than that of 'Sil Magnus'.

Description:

PLANT: upright growth habit, tall to very tall foliage, medium to broad
STEM: green, strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration

LEAF BLADE: long, broad, medium depth sinuses, weak to medium undulation of margin, slightly open to closed base, no variegation, dark green on upper side
LEAF ZONE: strong to very strong conspicuousness, positioned in middle, small to medium sized

PEDUNCLE: long to very long, very strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration of middle third
INFLORESCENCE: medium length, broad, medium number of open flowers, largest flower is long and broad
PEDICEL: longest pedicel is medium length, very strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration of upper third, no swelling
FLOWER: double type, medium number of petals, cross-section in lateral view is flat, no irregularly distributed stripes or blotches
SEPAL: strong reflexing, medium to strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration in middle of broadest sepal
UPPER PETAL: medium to broad, spatulate shape, entire margin at apex, upper side is red (RHS N45B) along margin and red (more blue than RHS 45B) at middle, lower side is red (RHS 42A), very weak to weak conspicuousness of stripes only, no zone at base
LOWER PETAL: upper side is red (RHS N45A) along margin and red (more blue than RHS 45B) at middle, lower side is red (RHS 45B), absent or very weak conspicuousness of markings, very small white zone at base
INNER PETAL: middle of upper side is red (RHS 45B)

Origin & Breeding History: 'KLEPZ17484' originated from a cross-pollination conducted between the female parent 'Sil Magnus' and the male parent 'PAC Abelina' in the summer of 2012 by Martin Glawe in Stuttgart, Germany. The resulting seedlings were selected in May 2013 based on plant growth habit and dark red flower colour. The selected seedlings were evaluated in greenhouse trials from 2012 to 2016. A single seedling was selected for commercialization and designated 'KLEPZ17484' in May 2014 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'KLEPZ17484' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number PEL 2773, purchased from the Bundessortenamt, Hannover, Germany where the trials were conducted in 2018. Colour determinations were made using the 2007 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

Comparison table for 'KLEPZ17484' with reference variety 'Sil Magnus'

Colour of margin of lower petal (RHS)

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Pelargonium: 'KLEPZ17484'