Dahlia plant named ‘KLEDH22563’

Abstract

A new Dahlia plant designated ‘KLEDH22563’ particularly distinguished by daisy-eyed double orange flowers with a darker, reddish-orange at the center of the flowers, medium flower size, and dark green leaves, is disclosed.

Description

[0001] Genus and species: Dahlia sp.

[0002] Variety denomination: ‘KLEDH22563’.BACKGROUND

[0003] The present invention comprises a new and distinct variety of Dahlia, botanically known as Dahlia sp., and hereinafter referred to by the variety name ‘KLEDH22563’. ‘KLEDH22563’ originated from an open pollination in a field with the female proprietary Dahlia DH-2016-3224 (unpatented) and an unknown male Dahlia plant in May 2016 in Stuttgart, Germany. In May 2016 a seedling was selected and named ‘KLEDH22563’. ‘KLEDH22563’ was first vegetatively propagated by vegetative cuttings in May 2017 in Stuttgart, Germany. ‘KLEDH22563’ was found to reproduce true to type in successive generations of asexual propagation.SUMMARY

[0004] The following are the most outstanding and distinguishing characteristics of ‘KLEDH22563’ when grown under normal horticultural practices in Stuttgart, Germany.

[0005] 1. Daisy-eyed double orange flowers with darker, reddish-orange center;

[0006] 2. Medium flower size; and

[0007] 3. Dark green leaves.DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPH

[0008] This new Dahlia plant is illustrated by the accompanying photograph of the plant approximately fifteen weeks old and grown in a greenhouse in Stuttgart, Germany. The photograph shows the whole plant, unless otherwise noted, including the inflorescences and foliage and buds and was taken in January 2023 in Stuttgart, Germany. The colors shown are as true as can be reasonably obtained by conventional photographic procedures.DESCRIPTION OF ‘KLEDH22563’

[0009] The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctive characteristics of ‘KLEDH22563’. The data which define these characteristics were collected from asexual reproductions carried out in Stuttgart, Germany. Data was collected in April 2024 on 16-week-old plants potted at week four and grown in a plastic greenhouse. 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.—Asteraceae.

[0012] Botanical.—Dahlia sp.

[0013] Designation.—‘KLEDH22563’.

[0014] Parentage:

[0015] Female parent.—‘DH-2016-3224’ (unpatented).

[0016] Male parent.—Unknown male parent.

[0017] Propagation:

[0018] Type.—Vegetative terminal cuttings.

[0019] Time to produce a rooted young plant.—3 weeks.

[0020] Root description.—RHS N155C in color, fine.

[0021] Rooting habit.—Freely branching and moderately dense.

[0022] Plant description:

[0023] Plant and growth habit.—Plant and growth habit: upright, free basal branching, and inflorescences held above the foliar plane.

[0024] Plant height.—28.0 cm.

[0025] Plant diameter.—30.0 cm.

[0026] Lateral branches:

[0027] Length.—14.0 cm.

[0028] Diameter.—0.4 cm.

[0029] Internode length.—4.0 cm.

[0030] Aspect.—Outwardly spreading.

[0031] Strength.—Medium strong.

[0032] Texture.—Smooth.

[0033] Color.—RHS 137C.

[0034] Foliage description:

[0035] Arrangement.—Predominantly pinnate with 5 leaflets.

[0036] Leaf wing.—Absent to weak.

[0037] Length.—10.5 cm.

[0038] Width.—10.0 cm.

[0039] Shape.—Oval.

[0040] Apex.—Acute.

[0041] Base.—Acute.

[0042] Margin.—Moderately serrate.

[0043] Venation pattern.—Pinnate.

[0044] Venation color.—RHS N137A.

[0045] Texture.—Upper surface: Smooth. Lower surface: Smooth.

[0046] Color.—Immature: Upper surface: RHS 137A. Lower surface: RHS 137C. Mature: Upper surface: RHS N137A. Lower surface: RHS 138B.

[0047] Petioles:

[0048] Length.—3.5 cm.

[0049] Diameter.—0.4 cm.

[0050] Texture.—Upper surface: Smooth. Lower surface: Smooth.

[0051] Color.—Upper surface: RHS 148A. Lower surface: RHS 148A.

[0052] Inflorescence description:

[0053] Appearance and arrangement.—Attitude is semi-upright, flower head arranged moderately above the foliage.

[0054] Fragrance.—Absent.

[0055] Time to flower.—In the winter, about 3 months after planting; in the summer, about 2 months after planting.

[0056] Post-production longevity.—Plants flower continuously from spring through autumn.

[0057] Inflorescence bud:

[0058] Height.—1.5 cm.

[0059] Diameter.—1.5 cm.

[0060] Shape.—Oblate.

[0061] Color.—RHS 150A.

[0062] Inflorescence size and color:

[0063] Diameter.—8.0 cm.

[0064] Depth (height).—4.0 cm.

[0065] Disc diameter.—2.0 cm.

[0066] Receptacle height.—1.0 cm.

[0067] Receptacle diameter.—2.0 cm.

[0068] Receptacle color.—RHS 151A and gradually turning to RHS N137A at the base.

[0069] Ray florets:

[0070] Quantity per inflorescence.—Approximately 50.

[0071] Length.—4.0 cm.

[0072] Width.—2.0 cm.

[0073] Shape.—Elliptic.

[0074] Apex.—Obtuse.

[0075] Base.—Moderately involute, Rounded.

[0076] Margin.—Entire.

[0077] Aspect.—Semi-upright.

[0078] Profile in cross-section at mid-point.—Moderately concave.

[0079] Longitudinal axis shape.—Straight.

[0080] Texture.—Upper surface: Smooth. Lower surface: Smooth.

[0081] Color.—Immature: Upper surface: Basis RHS 42A as a color gradient to RHS N30A. Lower surface: RHS 24B. Mature: Upper surface: RHS 14A at the tip, RHS 42A at the base and RHS N30A in the middle. Lower surface: RHS 14C.

[0082] Disc florets:

[0083] Quantity per inflorescence.—Approximately 25.

[0084] Length.—1.5 cm.

[0085] Diameter.—0.2 cm.

[0086] Shape.—Elliptic.

[0087] Texture.—Inner surface: Smooth. Outer surface: Smooth.

[0088] Color.—Immature: Inner surface: RHS 35A. Outer surface: RHS 35B. Mature: Inner surface: RHS N34C. Outer surface: RHS N34A.

[0089] Phyllaries:

[0090] Quantity per inflorescence.—8.

[0091] Length.—1.8 cm.

[0092] Width.—0.6 cm.

[0093] Shape.—Elliptic.

[0094] Apex.—Acute.

[0095] Base.—Acute.

[0096] Margin.—Entire.

[0097] Texture.—Upper surface: Smooth. Lower surface: Smooth.

[0098] Color.—Upper surface: RHS 151C on basis RHS 144B. Lower surface: RHS 151C on basis RHS 144B.

[0099] Peduncles:

[0100] Length, terminal peduncle.—20.0 cm.

[0101] Length, axillary peduncle.—6.0 cm.

[0102] Diameter.—0.3 cm.

[0103] Aspect.—Semi-upright.

[0104] Strength.—Strong.

[0105] Texture.—Smooth.

[0106] Color.—RHS 148A.

[0107] Reproductive organs:

[0108] Androecium.—Present on disc florets only. Quantity per floret: 4. Filament length: 0.4 cm. Filament color: RHS 155D. Anther shape: Long lanceolate. Anther length: 0.5 cm. Anther color: RHS N167A. Pollen amount: Abundant. Pollen color: RHS 23A.

[0109] Gynoecium.—Present on disc florets and on innermost row of ray florets. Quantity per floret: 1. Pistil length: 1.0 cm. Style length: 0.5 cm. Style color: RHS 13D. Stigma shape: Lanceolate pinnate. Stigma color: RHS 13A. Ovary color: RHS 8D.

[0110] Fruit and seed set: Not yet observed.

[0111] Disease and pest / insect resistance: No disease resistance observed.COMPARISON OF ‘KLEDH22563’ WITH PARENTAL LINE AND KNOWN VARIETY

[0112] ‘KLEDH22563’ is distinguished from the parent as described in Table 1.

[0113] TABLE 1Comparison with Parental LineVarietyFemale parentTrait‘KLEDH22563’DH-2016-3224Flower sizeMediumSmallFoliageMedium darkReally dark leavesleaves

[0114] ‘KLEDH22563’ can be compared to the commercial Dahlia variety ‘KLEDH22140’ (unpatented). Differences between the varieties are described in Table 2.

[0115] TABLE 2Comparison with Similar VarietyVarietyCommercial lineTrait‘KLEDH22563’KLEDH22140FillingDaisy-eyed doubleSingle to semi-doubleFoliage colourDark greenGreenRay floret colorOrange florets thatOrange florets with gradually becomes ared coloration at the darker reddish-orangebaseat the base

Claims

1. A new and distinct variety of Dahlia plant designated ‘KLEDH22563’, as illustrated and described herein.

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