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Tiarella plant named `Springwood`

a technology of springwood and tiarella, which is applied in the field of springwood tiarella plant, can solve the problems of loss to mankind

Inactive Publication Date: 2003-08-19
BALL HORTICULTURAL
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It was found that the new Tiarella cordifolia, var. collina variety of the present invention exhibits the following combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a compact mounding clump growth habit with the substantial absence of runners, (b) forms attractive white flowers on unbranched flower stalks, (c) forms lobed ovate green leaves having a matte finish during the summer that bear somewhat maroon centers and turn red of variable intensity during the fall, and (d) is particularly well suited for growing as a distinctive ornamental ground cover.

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Had such new variety not been discovered and preserved, it would have been lost to mankind.

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The following is a detailed description of the new variety that was obtained while observing plants being grown outdoors during the summer and fall at West Grove, Pa., U.S.A. The plants were approximately two years of age and were being grown on their own roots. The chart used in the identification of color is The R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society, London, England. More common color terms are to be accorded their ordinary dictionary significance. Botanical classification: Tiarella cordifolia, var. collina, cv. `Springwood`. Plant: Habit.--Compact mounding clump. Type.--Evergreen. Height.--Approximately 15 to 20 cm without blooms, and approximately 25 to 30 cm with blooms. Width.--Approximately 30 cm. Foliage: Type.--Simple. Shape.--Ovate to broadly ovate, palmately five-lobed (rarely seven-lobed) with an elongated central lobe, and irregularly crenate margins on all lobes having apiculate teeth. Each tooth has a small point which is relatively firm and consists ...

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Abstract

A new variety of Tiarella cordifolia var. collina plant is provided that is well suited for growing as a distinctive ground cover. The new variety exhibits a compact mounding clump growth habit with the substantial absence of runners. Attractive white flowers are formed on unbranched flower stalks. The lobed leaves are ovate in configuration and possess a matte finish. During the summer the leaves are green and bear somewhat maroon centers. During the fall, the leaves assume a red coloration of variable intensity. The available choices of ornamental ground covers are expanded.

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Botanical / commercial classification: Tiarella cordifolia / Tiarella Plant.Varietal denomination: cv. `Springwood`.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe new Tiarella cordifolia var. collina variety was discovered during 1996 as a found seedling in the garden of Richard W. Lighty at Kennett Square, Pa., U.S.A. The exact parentage of the new variety is unknown. A variable population of the species was growing nearby that included Tiarella cordifolia, Tiarella cordifolia var. collina, and Tiarella cordifolia Wherryi. Some or all of these plants are likely included in the parentage of the new variety of the present invention.The new variety has been carefully preserved and studied since the time of its discovery. Had such new variety not been discovered and preserved, it would have been lost to mankind.It was found that the new Tiarella cordifolia, var. collina variety of the present invention exhibits the following combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a compact mounding clump growth habit w...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A01H6/80
CPCA01H5/00A01H6/80
Inventor LIGHTY, STEPHEN K.TREADWELL, ANGELA J.
Owner BALL HORTICULTURAL
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