Sonsation
| Denomination: | 'Sonsation' |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name: | Fragaria × ananassa |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Flevo Berry Holding B.V. Enserweg 23 Ens 8307 PK Netherlands |
| Breeder: |
Flevo Plant Holding B.V., Ens, Netherlands |
| Agent in Canada: |
Smart & Biggar LP 40 King Street West 40th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5H 3Y2 Canada Tel: 416-957-1696 |
| Application Date: | 2022-02-28 |
| Provisional Protection: | 2022-02-28 |
| Application Number: | 22-10842 |
Variety Description
Variety used for comparison: 'Opera'
Summary: The leaves of ‘Sonsation' have a light green upper side while those of ‘Opera' have a dark green upper side. The stipules of ‘Sonsation' have strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration while those of ‘Opera' have a weak to medium intensity.
Description:
PLANT: upright growth habit, medium foliage density, medium vigour, non remontant
STOLON: few, strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration, dense pubescence
LEAF: large, light green upper side, strong rugosity, medium degree of glossiness
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than wide, rounded base, serrate to crenate margin, concave in cross-section
STIPULE: strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration
PETIOLE: long, horizontal attitude of hairs
FLOWERING: begins mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: same level as foliage
FLOWER: many flowers, medium diameter, petal arrangement is overlapping, calyx larger than corolla, stamen present
PETAL: length equal to width, white upper side
CALYX: level attachment with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, diameter slightly smaller than fruit
FRUIT: moderately shorter length in relation to width, large, conical shape, medium firmness, begins ripening early to mid-season
FRUIT SURFACE: medium red, slightly uneven colour, strong glossiness, narrow band without achenes, achenes level with surface
FRUIT FLESH: medium red flesh and core
Origin & Breeding History: ‘Sonsation' originated from a cross pollination between a proprietary female parent and proprietary male parent. The cross was conducted in March 2008 in Ens, Netherlands. The new variety ‘Sonsation' was selected in 2009 based on fruit colour and fruit taste. Multiple generations of asexual reproduction have been conducted since the selection was made.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of ‘Sonsation' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 51387, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office, Angers, France. The trial was conducted by the Bundessortenamt in Hanover, Germany, in 2017-2018.
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Strawberry: ‘Sonsation'
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Strawberry: ‘Sonsation'
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