Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE24785’
The Osteospermum variety 'KLEOE24785' addresses the need for a distinct Osteospermum with upright habit and high inflorescence count by being developed from a cross-pollination, ensuring consistent propagation and aesthetic appeal through its branching and flowering characteristics.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- US19/264534
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Patents(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-07-09
AI Technical Summary
There is a need for a new and distinct variety of Osteospermum ecklonis Norl. that exhibits specific characteristics such as upright habit, good branching, and a high number of inflorescences, which are not adequately addressed by existing Osteospermum varieties.
The development of the Osteospermum variety 'KLEOE24785', resulting from a cross-pollination between 'OE-2015-2410' and 'KLEOE21535', which exhibits upright habit, good branching, and produces about 27 inflorescences per plant, and is propagated via vegetative cuttings.
The variety 'KLEOE24785' reproduces true to type in successive generations, offering an upright growth habit, good branching, and a high number of inflorescences, enhancing its horticultural appeal and performance.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] Genus and species: Osteospermum ecklonis Norl.
[0002] Variety denomination: ‘KLEOE24785’.BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT
[0003] The present invention comprises a new and distinct variety of Osteospermum, botanically known as Osteospermum ecklonis Norl., and hereinafter referred to by the variety name ‘KLEOE24785’. ‘KLEOE24785’ originated from a cross-pollination conducted in summer 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany between the proprietary female Osteospermum variety ‘OE-2015-2410’ (unpatented) and the proprietary male Osteospermum variety ‘KLEOE21535’ (unpatented).
[0004] The seeds from the cross were collected and sown in January 2020 in Latina, Italy and the plants were grown for evaluation. An individual plant designated ‘KLEOE24785’ was selected in May 2020 in Latina, Italy. In May 2020 ‘KLEOE24785’ was first vegetatively propagated by vegetative terminal cuttings in Latina, Italy. ‘KLEOE24785’ was found to reproduce true to type in successive generations of asexual propagation via vegetative 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. About 27 inflorescences per plant;
[0007] 2. Upright habit; and
[0008] 3. Good branching.DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPH
[0009] This new Osteospermum plant is illustrated by the accompanying photograph which shows a close-up of the foliage, buds, and mature inflorescences. The photograph is of an 11-week-old plant grown indoors in Stuttgart, Germany in April 2023. The colors shown are as true as can be reasonably obtained by conventional photographic procedures.DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY
[0010] The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctive characteristics of ‘KLEOE24785’. The data which define these characteristics were collected in Stuttgart Germany on May 14, 2025 on plants potted in Mar. 3, 2025. References are to The R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society of London (R.H.S.), 5th edition (2007).
[0011] Classification:
[0012] Family.—Asteraceae.
[0013] Botanical.—Osteospermum ecklonis Norl.
[0014] Common.—Osteospermum.
[0015] Designation.—‘KLEOE24785’.
[0016] Parentage:
[0017] Female parent.—‘OE-2015-2410’ (unpatented).
[0018] Male parent.—‘KLEOE21535’ (unpatented).
[0019] Plant:
[0020] Form and habit.—Herbaceous perennial but usually cultivated as an annual; not frost resistant.
[0021] Growth habit.—Upright.
[0022] Branching habit.—Normal.
[0023] Height (from top of soil, including inflorescence).—15.0 cm.
[0024] Width (including inflorescences).—26.0 cm.
[0025] Propagation.—Vegetative cuttings.
[0026] Time to produce a finished flowering plant.—10 to 17 weeks.
[0027] Time to initiate and develop roots.—4 weeks.
[0028] Root description.—Fine; RHS 155A (white).
[0029] Leaves:
[0030] Arrangement.—Alternate.
[0031] Shape.—Obovate.
[0032] Apex.—Acute.
[0033] Base.—Acute.
[0034] Margin.—Entire.
[0035] Immature color.—Upper surface: RHS 137A. Lower surface: RHS 137B.
[0036] Mature color.—Upper surface: RHS 137A. Lower surface: RHS 147B.
[0037] Length.—4.3 cm.
[0038] Width.—2.8 cm.
[0039] Texture.—Upper surface: Leathery. Lower surface: Leathery with fine hairs.
[0040] Petioles.—Absent.
[0041] Venation pattern.—Absent.
[0042] Stems:
[0043] Total number of branches per plant (calculated at the base of the plant).—5.
[0044] Length.—15.0 cm.
[0045] Diameter.—0.3 cm.
[0046] Internode length.—0.4 cm.
[0047] Color.—RHS 144C.
[0048] Texture.—Smooth.
[0049] Anthocyanin.—Absent.
[0050] Buds:
[0051] Shape.—Round.
[0052] Length.—1.0 cm.
[0053] Diameter.—0.7 cm.
[0054] Color (at tight bud just before the ray florets unfold).—RHS 144A.
[0055] Inflorescence:
[0056] Type.—Composite, single.
[0057] Blooming habit.—Upright, with longer flower stems.
[0058] Quantity of inflorescences per plant.—27.
[0059] Lastingness of the inflorescences on the plant.—10 to 15 days.
[0060] Fragrance.—Present.
[0061] Inflorescence diameter.—6.5 cm.
[0062] Inflorescence depth.—1.4 cm.
[0063] Disc diameter.—1.3 cm.
[0064] Disc floret:
[0065] Quantity per inflorescence.—Around 30.
[0066] Shape.—Tubular.
[0067] Tube color.—Closed: RHS 37D. Mature: RHS 37D.
[0068] Length.—0.5 cm.
[0069] Diameter (at apex).—0.2 cm.
[0070] Apex.—Acute.
[0071] Apex color.—RHS 95C at the tips.
[0072] Base.—Acute.
[0073] Base color.—RHS 157A.
[0074] Margin.—Entire.
[0075] Ray floret:
[0076] Quantity per inflorescence.—20.
[0077] Shape.—Oblanceolate.
[0078] Color.—Upper surface: RHS NN155C, base about RHS 85B. Lower surface: RHS 85B.
[0079] Length.—3.2 cm.
[0080] Width.—1.0 cm.
[0081] Apex.—Obtuse.
[0082] Base.—Acute.
[0083] Margin.—Entire.
[0084] Texture.—Upper surface: Smooth. Lower surface: Smooth.
[0085] Peduncle.—Length: 2.2 cm. Diameter: 0.2 cm. Texture: Smooth with hairs. Color: RHS 144A.
[0086] Phyllaries:
[0087] Color.—RHS 147B.
[0088] Arrangement.—Single.
[0089] Observed quantity per plant.—17.
[0090] Shape.—Lanceolate.
[0091] Color.—Upper surface: RHS 147B. Lower surface: RHS 147B.
[0092] Length.—0.9 cm.
[0093] Width.—0.1 cm.
[0094] Apex.—Acute.
[0095] Base.—Obtuse.
[0096] Margin.—Entire.
[0097] Texture:.—Upper surface: Smooth with fine hairs. Lower surface: Smooth.
[0098] Reproductive organs:
[0099] Androecium.—Location: On the disc floret. Stamens: Quantity: Numerous. Shape: Filamentous. Filament length: 0.3 cm. Filament diameter: Less than 0.1 cm. Anther: Shape: Lanceolate. Color: RHS N186A. Length: 0.1 cm. Diameter: Less than 0.1 cm. Pollen: Color: RHS 17A. Amount: Moderate.
[0100] Gynoecium.—Location: On the base of the ray florets. Pistils: Number: Numerous. Length: 0.2 cm. Diameter: Less than 0.1 cm. Stigma: Color: RHS 157A. Shape: Filamentous. Length: 0.2 cm Diameter: Less than 0.1 cm. Style: Color: RHS 157A. Length: 0.1 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm.
[0101] Fruit and seed set: None observed.
[0102] Disease and pest / insect resistance: None observed.COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL LINES AND KNOWN VARIETY
[0103] ‘KLEOE24785’ is a distinct variety of Osteospermum and is distinguished from its parents as described in Table 1.
[0104] TABLE 1Comparison with Parental LinesFemale ParentMale ParentCharacteristic ‘KLEOE24785’‘OE-2015-2410’‘KLEOE21535’FlowerSingleFilledSingleEarlinessMedium earlyMedium earlyEarly
[0105] ‘KLEOE24785’ is most similar to the commercial Osteospermum variety ‘KLEOE24736’ (unpatented). Differences between the varieties are described in Table 2.
[0106] TABLE 2Comparison with Similar VarietyCommercial VarietyCharacteristic‘KLEOE24785’‘KLEOE24736’HabitUprightCompactEarlinessMedium earlyMedium
Claims
1. A new and distinct variety of Osteospermum plant as shown and described herein.