KLEVP15474

Verbena

Variety Description

Description:

PLANT: upright growth habit, narrow just after beginning of flowering
STEM: anthocyanin colouration present

LEAF BLADE: short, very narrow to narrow, ovate shape, no divisions, crenate margin, dark green on upper side, no anthocyanin colouration on upper side

PETIOLE: very short
INFLORESCENCE: medium to large diameter, broad ovate in profile
FLOWER BUD: red (RHS 42A) just before opening
FLOWER: single type
CALYX: anthocyanin colouration present on upper part
COROLLA: arrangement of lobes is touching, medium to large diameter, colour strongly fading with age
COROLLA LOBE: straight along the longitudinal axis, weak undulation of margin, one colour, shaded colour pattern, mainly orange red (RHS 41B) lighter towards apex
COROLLA EYE: large to very large diameter, red
COROLLA TUBE: medium length, tips of protruding hairs are grey purple

Origin & Breeding History: 'KLEVP15474' originated from a controlled cross conducted by the breeder, Ruijun Li, in Cobbitty, New South Wales, Australia. The cross was made between the female parent variety, 'VC10 0021', and the male parent variety, 'VC10 0023', in December 2010. The resultant seedlings were selected in April 2011, in Cobbitty, Australia based on their plant growth habit, flower colour and appearance and resistance to powdery mildew. The selected seedlings were evaluated in greenhouse trials from June to December 2011. A single seedling was selected for commercialization and named 'KLEVP15474' in December 2014.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'KLEVP15474' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2016/1698, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office, in Angers, France. The trial was conducted in 2017 by the Naktuinbouw, in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands. The colour determinations were made using the 2015 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

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Verbena: 'KLEVP15474'