Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA22913’

The new Calibrachoa variety 'KLECA22913' addresses the need for unique flower color and plant habit by combining the traits of its parental lines, resulting in a distinct and reproducible variety with pink flowers and a semi-mounding habit.

USPP36656P2Active Publication Date: 2025-05-06KLEMM & SOHN GMBH & CO KG
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Patent Information

Application Number
US18/762984
Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Patents(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-03
Publication Date
2025-05-06
Estimated Expiration
2044-07-03

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Technical Problem

There is a need for new and distinct varieties of Calibrachoa that exhibit unique characteristics such as flower color and plant habit, which are not currently available in existing varieties.

Method used

The development of a new Calibrachoa variety, 'KLECA22913', which is the result of a controlled-cross between proprietary female variety 'CA-2018-2924' and male variety 'CA-2018-2242', and is characterized by pink flowers with a dark purple center and a semi-mounding plant habit.

Benefits of technology

The new variety 'KLECA22913' reproduces true to type in successive generations of asexual propagation and exhibits the desired flower color and plant habit, making it a distinct addition to existing Calibrachoa varieties.

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Abstract

A new Calibrachoa plant particularly distinguished by having a pink flowers with a dark purple center; and a semi-mounding plant habit, is disclosed.
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Description

[0001] Genus and species: Calibrachoa sp.

[0002] Variety denomination: ‘KLECA22913’.BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT

[0003] The present invention comprises a new and distinct variety of Calibrachoa, botanically known as Calibrachoa sp., and hereinafter referred to by the variety name ‘KLECA22913’. ‘KLECA22913’ originated from a controlled-cross between the proprietary female Calibrachoa variety ‘CA-2018-2924’ (unpatented) and the male Calibrachoa variety ‘CA-2018-2242’ (unpatented).

[0004] In August 2018, two Calibrachoa parental lines, the female variety ‘CA-2018-2924’ and the male variety ‘CA-2018-2242’ were crossed via a controlled-cross in Stuttgart, Germany and seeds were obtained. The seeds were sown and plants were grown for evaluation. A plant line was selected in May 2019 and subsequently named ‘KLECA22913’. In May 2019, ‘KLECA22913’ was first vegetatively propagated by cuttings in Stuttgart, Germany. ‘KLECA22913’ was found to reproduce true to type in successive generations of asexual propagation via cuttings.SUMMARY

[0005] The following are the most outstanding and distinguishing characteristics of this new variety when grown under normal horticultural practices in Stuttgart, Germany.

[0006] 1. Pink flowers with a dark purple center; and

[0007] 2. Semi-mounding plant habit.DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPH

[0008] This new Calibrachoa plant is illustrated by the accompanying photograph which shows a close-up of the whole plant. The photograph is of a 12-week-old-plant grown in a greenhouse in Stuttgart, Germany in February 2023. The colors shown are as true as can be reasonably obtained by conventional photographic procedures.DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

[0009] The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctive characteristics of ‘KLECA22913’. The data which define these characteristics were collected from asexual reproductions carried out in Stuttgart, Germany. Data was collected on 14-week old plants after transplant in Latina, Italy. Color references are to The R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society of London (R.H.S.), 5th edition (2007).

[0010] Classification:

[0011] Family.—Solanaceae.

[0012] Species.—Calibrachoa sp.

[0013] Common name.—Calibrachoa.

[0014] Parentage:

[0015] Female.—CA-2018-2924.

[0016] Male.—CA-2018-2242.

[0017] Plant description:

[0018] Life cycle.—Annual.

[0019] Form.—Short-lived subshrub.

[0020] Habit.—Semi-mounding.

[0021] Height (from soil line to top of foliage).—8.1 cm.

[0022] Spread.—31.2 cm.

[0023] Propagation:

[0024] Type cuttings.—Tip cuttings.

[0025] Time to produce a rooted cutting.—3 weeks.

[0026] Stems:

[0027] Stem color.—RHS 145B.

[0028] Pubescence color.—RHS 155A.

[0029] Stem diameter.—0.1 cm.

[0030] Stem length.—From soil line to first node: 1.1 cm. Total length: 9.2 cm.

[0031] Internode length.—1.2 cm.

[0032] Leaves:

[0033] Arrangement.—Alternate.

[0034] Shape.—Cuneate.

[0035] Apex.—Obtuse.

[0036] Base.—Acute.

[0037] Margin.—Ciliate.

[0038] Surface pubescence.—Present.

[0039] Pubescence color.—RHS 155A.

[0040] Venation color.—Upper surface: RHS 138A. Lower surface: RHS 138B.

[0041] Venation pattern.—Very weak.

[0042] Length.—2.7 cm (mature leaves).

[0043] Width.—0.9 cm (mature leaves).

[0044] Color.—Upper surface: RHS 138A. Lower surface: RHS 138B.

[0045] Fragrance.—Absent.

[0046] Petioles:

[0047] Length.—2.0 cm to 9.0 cm.

[0048] Diameter.—0.2 cm.

[0049] Texture.—Pubescent.

[0050] Color.—RHS 137B.

[0051] Flowers:

[0052] Flowering habit.—Single flower.

[0053] Flower type.—Single.

[0054] Flowering requirements.—A minimum amount of sun light is required.

[0055] Duration of flowers.—7 days.

[0056] Corolla texture.—Smooth (both upper and lower surfaces).

[0057] Shape.—Funnel form.

[0058] Fragrance.—Absent.

[0059] Typical and observed number of flowers per plant per season.—More than 60 flowers per plant per season cultivated indoors in pot size 14 one week after starting to flower.

[0060] Flower buds:

[0061] Surface.—Pubescent.

[0062] Length.—1.6 cm.

[0063] Diameter.—0.3 cm.

[0064] Shape.—Irregular to oblong.

[0065] Color.—RHS 75D (top buds) 145C (base buds).

[0066] Typical and observed number of flower buds per plant per season.—More than 60 flower buds per plant per season cultivated indoors in pot size 14.

[0067] Peduncle:

[0068] Length.—1.4 cm.

[0069] Diameter.—Less than 0.1 cm.

[0070] Color.—RHS 144B.

[0071] Texture.—Pubescent.

[0072] Anthocyanin color.—Absent.

[0073] Flower description:

[0074] Flower depth.—2.3 cm.

[0075] Flower tube length.—1.5 cm.

[0076] Flower tube diameter.—0.8 cm.

[0077] Flower diameter.—3.4 cm.

[0078] Throat diameter.—0.9 cm.

[0079] Pedicel color.—RHS 144B.

[0080] Sepals:

[0081] Typical and observed number of sepals per flower.—5 sepals for each calyx.

[0082] Shape.—Ovate.

[0083] Apex.—Obtuse.

[0084] Margin.—Ciliate.

[0085] Length.—1.1 cm.

[0086] Diameter.—0.3 cm.

[0087] Sepal color.—Upper surface: RHS 137B. Lower surface: RHS 138A.

[0088] Sepal texture.—Upper surface: Pubescent. Lower surface: Pubescent.

[0089] Petals:

[0090] Typical number.—Five.

[0091] Shape.—Obcordate.

[0092] Length.—1.3 cm.

[0093] Apex.—Obtuse.

[0094] Margin.—Entire.

[0095] Base.—Fused into a tube.

[0096] Pubescence.—Absent.

[0097] Lobe length.—1.3 cm.

[0098] Lobe width.—1.2 cm.

[0099] Venation color.—Very weak.

[0100] Color.—Lobe color: Upper surface: RHS N74C main color, center RHS N74A. Lower surface: RHS 75C. Corolla tube color: Inner: RHS 2C. Outer: RHS 1C.

[0101] Fragrance.—Absent.

[0102] Reproductive organs:

[0103] Stamen number.—5.

[0104] Anther color.—RHS 13B.

[0105] Anther length.—0.1 cm.

[0106] Filament color.—RHS 1C.

[0107] Filament length.—0.8 cm.

[0108] Pollen color.—RHS 12A.

[0109] Pollen amount.—Moderate.

[0110] Ovary.—Placenta arrangement.—Ovate. Pistil number.—1.Pistil length.—0.6 cm. Stigma color.—RHS 145B. Stigma shape.—Round. Style length.—0.5 cm. Style color.—RHS 145B.

[0111] Fruit / seed set: None observed.

[0112] Disease / insect resistance: No pests and disease were observed.COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL LINES AND KNOWN VARIETY

[0113] ‘KLECA22913’ is distinguished from its parents as described in Table 1 and Table 2:

[0114] TABLE 1Comparison with Female ParentVarietyFemale parentTrait‘KLECA22913’‘CA-2018-2924’Earliness37 days from 43 days frompotting to floweringpotting to flowering

[0115] TABLE 2Comparison with Male ParentVarietyMale ParentTrait‘KLECA22913'‘CA-2018-2242’Main flowerPinkOrangecolor

[0116] ‘KLECA22913’ is most similar to the Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA23899’ (U.S. application Ser. No. 18 / 763,058). Differences between the two varieties are described in Table 3:

[0117] TABLE 3Comparison with Similar VarietyVariety Commercial lineTrait‘KLECA22913’‘KLECA23899’Flower petal Pink with dark Pink without dark color patternpurple centercenter

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa Plant Named ‘KLECA22913’ as shown and described herein.