PEZZ0020
| Denomination: | 'PEZZ0020' |
|---|---|
| Trade name: | Starcluster Cascade Blush |
| 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: | 22-11107 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2026-01-06 |
| Certificate Number: | 7562 |
| Grant of Rights Termination Date: | 2046-01-06 |
Variety Description
Variety used for comparison: 'Startcluster Pink'
Summary: The plants of ‘PEZZ0020' are shorter than those of ‘Starcluster Pink'. The margins of the leaves of ‘PEZZ0020'have undulation which ranges from weak to medium whereas those of ‘Starcluster Pink' have absent or very weak undulation. The flowers of ‘PEZZ0020' have a smaller diameter than those of ‘Starcluster Pink'. The secondary colour on the inner side of the corolla lobes of ‘PEZZ0020' is at the margins only whereas that of ‘Starcluster Pink' is at the base only.
Description:
LEAF BLADE: ovate, 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, undulation of margin ranges from weak to medium
INFLORESCENCE: number of flowers of highest pleiochasium ranges from few to medium, medium width of highest pleiochasium, single flower type
YOUNG FLOWER: two colours on inner side, mainly light blue pink (RHS 65B) on inner side, very thin light blue pink (RHS 65D) at margins on inner side
COROLLA LOBE: two colours on upper side, mainly light blue pink (closest to RHS 65B) on inner side white (RHS N155B) at margins on inner side, light blue pink (RHS 65C-D) 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
Origin & Breeding History: 'PEZZ0020' originated from a controlled cross between the proprietary female parent designated ‘PTSCC0001-1' and the male parent ‘PTSCC0004-3' conducted in Gilroy, California, USA on September 20, 2017. ‘PEZZ0020' was selected on March 15, 2019 based on plant habit, branching characteristics, flower colour, flower size, and heat tolerance.
Tests & Trials: 'PEZZ0020' originated from a controlled cross between the proprietary female parent designated ‘PTSCC0001-1' and the male parent ‘PTSCC0004-3' conducted in Gilroy, California, USA on September 20, 2017. ‘PEZZ0020' was selected on March 15, 2019 based on plant habit, branching characteristics, flower colour, flower size, and heat tolerance.
Comparison tables for 'PEZZ0020' with reference variety 'Startcluster Pink'
Plant height (cm)
| 'PEZZ0020' | 'Startcluster Pink' | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 12.53 | 15.94 |
| std. deviation | 1.724 | 1.601 |
Flower diameter (cm)
| 'PEZZ0020' | 'Startcluster Pink' | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 7.85 | 8.87 |
| std. deviation | 0.552 | 0.372 |
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Pentas: ‘PEZZ0020' (left) with reference variety ‘Starcluster Pink' (right)
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Pentas: ‘PEZZ0020' (left) with reference variety ‘Starcluster Pink' (right)
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