PEQZ0049

Pelargonium

Variety Description

Description:

PLANT: semi-upright growth habit, medium foliage height, medium width
STEM: green, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration

LEAF BLADE: medium to long, medium width, medium depth of sinus, weak to medium degree of undulation of margin, slightly open base, no variegation, medium green on upper side
LEAF ZONE: absent or very weak conspicuousness

PEDUNCLE: medium length, very weak to weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration of middle third
INFLORESCENCE: short to medium height, medium width, medium number of open flowers, long to very long largest flower, broad to very broad largest flower
PEDICEL: longest pedicel is short to medium length, weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration of upper third, no swelling
SEPAL: absent or weak reflexing, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration at middle of broadest sepal
FLOWER: double type, few to medium number of petals, flat cross-section in lateral view, no irregularly distributed stripes or blotches
UPPER PETAL: broad to very broad, spatulate, entire margin at apex
UPPER PETAL (INNER SIDE): margin and middle is red pink (more blue than RHS 52A), weak to medium conspicuousness of stripes and spot/spots, largest spot is medium to large, dark red (lighter than RHS 45B) spot, no zone at base
UPPER PETAL (OUTER SIDE): red pink (more blue than RHS 43C)
LOWER PETAL (INNER SIDE): margin is medium purple red (more red than RHS 58B), middle is red pink (more blue than RHS 52A), weak to medium conspicuousness of stripes and spot/spots, largest spot is medium sized, no zone at base
LOWER PETAL (OUTER SIDE): red pink (lighter than RHS 50B)
INNER PETAL (INNER SIDE): middle is red pink (RHS 52A)

Origin & Breeding History: 'PEQZ0049' originated from a controlled cross conducted by the breeder, Mitchell Hanes, in Gilroy, California, USA in September 2011. The cross was made between the female parent, a proprietary seedling designated as '10817-4', and the male parent, a proprietary seedling designated as '11063-1'. The resultant seed was sown in February 2012. A single unique seedling was selected in May 2012 based on plant habit, flowering time, flower type, flower colour and tolerance to heat and drought.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'PEQZ0049' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number PEL 2870, purchased from the Bundessortenamt, Hannover, Germany where the trials were conducted in 2020. Colour determinations were made using the 2015 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

Click on image for larger view

Pelargonium: 'PEQZ0049'

Click on image for larger view

Pelargonium: 'PEQZ0049'