PEZZ0018
| Denomination: | 'PEZZ0018' |
|---|---|
| Trade name: | Starcluster Cascade White |
| Botanical Name: | Pentas lanceolata |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Syngenta Crop Protection AG Rosentalstrasse 67 Basel CH-4058 Switzerland |
| Breeder: |
Jaemin Lee, Syngenta Flowers, Inc., Gilroy, United States of America |
| Agent in Canada: |
BioFlora Inc. 38723 Fingal Line R.R. #1 St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3S5 Canada Tel: 519-317-7511 |
| Application Date: | 2022-10-19 |
| Provisional Protection: | 2022-10-19 |
| Application Number: | 22-11105 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2026-01-06 |
| Certificate Number: | 7560 |
| Grant of Rights Termination Date: | 2046-01-06 |
Variety Description
Variety used for comparison: 'PEZZ0002' (Starcluster White)
Summary: The plants of ‘PEZZ0018' are shorter than those of ‘Starcluster White'. The leaves of ‘PEZZ0018' are smaller than those of ‘Starcluster White'. The margins of the leaves of ‘PEZZ0018' have a weak undulation whereas those of ‘Starcluster White' have an absent or very weak undulation. The darker part of the outer side of the corolla tube of ‘PEZZ0018' is light blue pink whereas that of ‘Starcluster White' is white to light yellow orange.
Description:
LEAF BLADE: ovate to elliptic, medium green on upper side, absent or very weak anthocyanin coloration, no variegation, flat in cross section, absent or very few margin incisions, straight attitude of apex, weak undulation of margin
INFLORESCENCE: medium number of flowers of highest pleiochasium, medium width of highest pleiochasium, single flower type
YOUNG FLOWER: one colour on inner side of corolla lobes, white (RHS NN155D) on inner side of corolla lobe
COROLLA LOBE: one colour on inner side, white (RHS NN155D) on inner side, white (RHS NN155D) on lighter part of outer side, upwards attitude, four to five lobes, medium length to width ratio, no rolling of margin, no margin incisions, acute apex
COROLLA TUBE: light blue pink (RHS 69A-B) on outer side
STIGMA: white (RHS NN155D)
Origin & Breeding History: 'PEZZ0018' originated from a controlled cross between the proprietary female parent designated ‘PTSCC0006-1' and the male parent ‘PTSCC0002-2' conducted in Gilroy, California, USA on September 20, 2017. ‘PEZZ0018' was selected on March 15, 2019 based on plant habit, branching characteristics, flower colour, flower size, and heat tolerance.
Tests & Trials: 'PEZZ0018' originated from a controlled cross between the proprietary female parent designated ‘PTSCC0006-1' and the male parent ‘PTSCC0002-2' conducted in Gilroy, California, USA on September 20, 2017. ‘PEZZ0018' was selected on March 15, 2019 based on plant habit, branching characteristics, flower colour, flower size, and heat tolerance.
Comparison tables for 'PEZZ0018' with reference variety 'PEZZ0002'
Plant height (cm)
| 'PEZZ0018' | 'PEZZ0002' | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 15.25 | 22.88 |
| std. deviation | 0.681 | 3.093 |
Leaf length (cm)
| 'PEZZ0018' | 'PEZZ0002' | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 9.57 | 11.31 |
| std. deviation | 0.332 | 0.398 |
Leaf width (cm)
| 'PEZZ0018' | 'PEZZ0002' | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 3.83 | 4.54 |
| std. deviation | 0.185 | 0.262 |
Colour of darker part of corolla tube (RHS)
| 'PEZZ0018' | 'PEZZ0002' | |
|---|---|---|
| outer side | 69A-B | N155B to 159B |
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Pentas: ‘PEZZ0018' (left) with reference variety ‘Starcluster White' (right)
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Pentas: ‘PEZZ0018' (left) with reference variety ‘Starcluster White' (right)
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