Verbena plant named ‘KLEVP24182’

Abstract

A new Verbena plant particularly distinguished by a flower color that is bicolored with a purple star surrounded by a white background and an upright and compact round growth habit is disclosed.

Description

[0001] Genus and species: Verbena x hybrida.

[0002] Variety denomination: ‘KLEVP24182’.BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT

[0003] The present invention comprises a new and distinct variety of Verbena, botanically known as Verbena x hybrida, and hereinafter referred to by the variety name ‘KLEVP24182’. ‘KLEVP24182’ originated from a naturally occurring branch mutation of Verbena x hybrida cultivar ‘KLEVP20038’ (unpatented) discovered in October 2021 in a nursery in Westland, Netherlands. No stimulus or product was applied to the parent plant to induce the natural mutation resulting in the claimed plant.

[0004] In October 2021, ‘KLEVP24182’ was first vegetatively propagated by vegetative cuttings in Stuttgart, Germany. ‘KLEVP24182’ 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. Bicolor flower color comprised of a purple flower surrounded by a white background, and

[0007] 2. Upright with compact round growth habitDESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPH

[0008] This new Verbena plant is illustrated by the accompanying photograph which shows the plant's overall plant habit including form, foliage, and flowers. The photograph is of a plant approximately 11-weeks-old grown indoors in Stuttgart, Germany in May 2024. 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 ‘KLEVP24182’. The data which define these characteristics were collected from asexual reproductions carried out in Latina, Italy. Data was collected on three-month-old plants grown in 2023. 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.—Verbenaceae.

[0012] Botanical.—Verbena x hybrida.

[0013] Common.—Verbena.

[0014] Designation.—‘KLEVP24182’.

[0015] Parentage: Mutation parent: Verbena x hybrida cultivar ‘KLEVP20038’ (unpatented).

[0016] Plant:

[0017] Growth and branching habit.—Upright with compact round shape.

[0018] Height (from top of soil).—22.0 cm.

[0019] Width (horizontal plant diameter).—30.0 cm.

[0020] Time to produce a finished flowering plant.—Approximately 8 weeks.

[0021] Time to initiate and develop roots.—Two weeks.

[0022] Root description.—RHS 155B (White), fine fibrous roots.

[0023] Stems:

[0024] Number of branches per plant.—More than 24.

[0025] Length.—18.0 cm.

[0026] Diameter.—0.23 cm.

[0027] Internode length.—Approximately 1.8 cm.

[0028] Color.—RHS 139D.

[0029] Anthocyanin.—Absent.

[0030] Texture and appearance.—Pubescent, round.

[0031] Leaves:

[0032] Arrangement.—Opposite.

[0033] Immature and mature leaf.—Color: Upper surface: RHS 141A. Lower surface: RHS 141C.

[0034] Length.—4.3 cm.

[0035] Width.—1.6 cm.

[0036] Shape.—Lanceolate.

[0037] Apex.—Acute.

[0038] Base.—Obtuse.

[0039] Margin.—Crenate.

[0040] Texture.—Upper surface: Leathery. Lower surface: Rugose.

[0041] Venation type.—Pinnate.

[0042] Venation color.—Upper surface: RHS 141D. Lower surface: RHS 141D.

[0043] Petioles.—Length: 0.2 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm. Color: RHS 141D. Texture: Leathery.

[0044] Flower buds:

[0045] Shape.—Tall, cylindrical.

[0046] Length.—1.5 cm.

[0047] Diameter.—0.3 cm.

[0048] Color (at tight bud).—RHS 77B.

[0049] Inflorescence:

[0050] Blooming habit (flowering season).—Continuously.

[0051] Lastingness of individual blooms on the plant.—One week.

[0052] Fragrance.—Absent.

[0053] Inflorescence type.—Umbel.

[0054] Length of inflorescence.—4.6 cm.

[0055] Diameter of inflorescence.—5.0 cm.

[0056] Number of florets per inflorescence.—18.

[0057] Peduncle.—Color: RHS 141A. Length: 2.2 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm.

[0058] Florets:

[0059] Length.—1.8 cm.

[0060] Diameter.—2.3 cm.

[0061] Texture.—Smooth.

[0062] Form.—Single.

[0063] Color.—Immature: Upper surface: RHS 77A with white RHS 145D background. Lower surface: RHS 77C with white RHS 145D background. Mature: Upper surface: RHS 77B with white RHS 145D background. Lower surface: RHS 77C with white RHS 145D background.

[0064] Corolla tube length.—1.2 cm.

[0065] Corolla tube color.—RHS 157B.

[0066] Petals.—Length of lobe: 1.0 cm. Diameter of lobe: 0.6 cm. Lobe shape: Obtuse. Apex: Emarginate. Base: Fused to form tube. Margin: Entire. Texture: Upper surface: Glossy, satiny. Lower surface: Glossy, satiny.

[0067] Pedicels.—Not visible.

[0068] Sepals:

[0069] Shape.—Lanceolate but fused.

[0070] Apex.—Acute.

[0071] Margin.—Entire.

[0072] Length.—0.9 cm.

[0073] Diameter.—0.2 cm.

[0074] Color.—RHS 141C.

[0075] Texture.—Upper surface: Hairy, dull. Lower surface: Hairy, dull.

[0076] Reproductive organs:

[0077] Stamens.—Present.

[0078] Quantity.—4.

[0079] Appearance.—Shiny.

[0080] Color.—RHS 139D.

[0081] Filament length.—0.3 cm.

[0082] Filament diameter.—0.1 cm.

[0083] Anther.—Shape: Elliptic. Color: RHS 141D. Length: 0.2 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm.

[0084] Pollen amount.—Sparse.

[0085] Pistils.—Number: 1. Length: 1.1 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm. Stigma: Color: RHS 141D. Appearance: Ovate. Length: 0.2 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm. Style: Color: RHS 141D. Length: 0.9 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm. Appearance: Long.

[0086] Fruit and seed set: To date, fruit and seed development have not been observed on plants.

[0087] Disease and pest / insect resistance: Plants of KLEVP24182 have been observed to have good tolerance to powdery mildew (Podosphaera xanthii).COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL LINES AND KNOWN VARIETY

[0088] ‘KLEVP24182’ is distinguished from its parent as described in Table 1.

[0089] TABLE 1Comparison with Parental LineMutation parentVariety‘KLEVP20038’Trait‘KLEVP24182’(unpatented)Flower colorBi color: purple starPurplewith white background

[0090] ‘KLEVP24182’ is most similar to the commercial Verbena variety ‘KLEVP20048’ (unpatented). Differences between the varieties are described in Table 2.

[0091] TABLE 2Comparison with Similar VarietyCommercial lineVariety‘KLEVP20048’Trait‘KLEVP24182’(unpatented)Flower colorBicolor: purple starSingle solid color with whiteRHS 72B (strongbackgroundreddish-purple)Flower sizeSmaller thanLarger than ‘KLEVP20048’‘KLEVP24182’

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0009]The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctive characteristics of ‘KLEVP24182’. The data which define these characteristics were collected from asexual reproductions carried out in Latina, Italy. Data was collected on three-month-old plants grown in 2023. 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.—Verbenaceae.[0012]Botanical.—Verbena x hybrida. [0013]Common.—Verbena. [0014]Designation.—‘KLEVP24182’.[0015]Parentage: Mutation parent: Verbena x hybrida cultivar ‘KLEVP20038’ (unpatented).[0016]Plant:[0017]Growth and branching habit.—Upright with compact round shape.[0018]Height (from top of soil).—22.0 cm.[0019]Width (horizontal plant diameter).—30.0 cm.[0020]Time to produce a finished flowering plant.—Approximately 8 weeks.[0021]Time to initiate and develop roots.—Two weeks.[0022]Root description.—RHS 155B (White), fine fibrous roots.[0023]Stems:[0024]N...

[0001] Genus and species: Verbena x hybrida.

[0002] Variety denomination: ‘KLEVP24182’.BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT

[0003] The present invention comprises a new and distinct variety of Verbena, botanically known as Verbena x hybrida, and hereinafter referred to by the variety name ‘KLEVP24182’. ‘KLEVP24182’ originated from a naturally occurring branch mutation of Verbena x hybrida cultivar ‘KLEVP20038’ (unpatented) discovered in October 2021 in a nursery in Westland, Netherlands. No stimulus or product was applied to the parent plant to induce the natural mutation resulting in the claimed plant.

[0004] In October 2021, ‘KLEVP24182’ was first vegetatively propagated by vegetative cuttings in Stuttgart, Germany. ‘KLEVP24182’ 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. Bicolor flower color comprised of a purple flower surrounded by a white background, and

[0007] 2. Upright with compact round growth habitDESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPH

[0008] This new Verbena plant is illustrated by the accompanying photograph which shows the plant's overall plant habit including form, foliage, and flowers. The photograph is of a plant approximately 11-weeks-old grown indoors in Stuttgart, Germany in May 2024. 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 ‘KLEVP24182’. The data which define these characteristics were collected from asexual reproductions carried out in Latina, Italy. Data was collected on three-month-old plants grown in 2023. 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.—Verbenaceae.

[0012] Botanical.—Verbena x hybrida.

[0013] Common.—Verbena.

[0014] Designation.—‘KLEVP24182’.

[0015] Parentage: Mutation parent: Verbena x hybrida cultivar ‘KLEVP20038’ (unpatented).

[0016] Plant:

[0017] Growth and branching habit.—Upright with compact round shape.

[0018] Height (from top of soil).—22.0 cm.

[0019] Width (horizontal plant diameter).—30.0 cm.

[0020] Time to produce a finished flowering plant.—Approximately 8 weeks.

[0021] Time to initiate and develop roots.—Two weeks.

[0022] Root description.—RHS 155B (White), fine fibrous roots.

[0023] Stems:

[0024] Number of branches per plant.—More than 24.

[0025] Length.—18.0 cm.

[0026] Diameter.—0.23 cm.

[0027] Internode length.—Approximately 1.8 cm.

[0028] Color.—RHS 139D.

[0029] Anthocyanin.—Absent.

[0030] Texture and appearance.—Pubescent, round.

[0031] Leaves:

[0032] Arrangement.—Opposite.

[0033] Immature and mature leaf.—Color: Upper surface: RHS 141A. Lower surface: RHS 141C.

[0034] Length.—4.3 cm.

[0035] Width.—1.6 cm.

[0036] Shape.—Lanceolate.

[0037] Apex.—Acute.

[0038] Base.—Obtuse.

[0039] Margin.—Crenate.

[0040] Texture.—Upper surface: Leathery. Lower surface: Rugose.

[0041] Venation type.—Pinnate.

[0042] Venation color.—Upper surface: RHS 141D. Lower surface: RHS 141D.

[0043] Petioles.—Length: 0.2 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm. Color: RHS 141D. Texture: Leathery.

[0044] Flower buds:

[0045] Shape.—Tall, cylindrical.

[0046] Length.—1.5 cm.

[0047] Diameter.—0.3 cm.

[0048] Color (at tight bud).—RHS 77B.

[0049] Inflorescence:

[0050] Blooming habit (flowering season).—Continuously.

[0051] Lastingness of individual blooms on the plant.—One week.

[0052] Fragrance.—Absent.

[0053] Inflorescence type.—Umbel.

[0054] Length of inflorescence.—4.6 cm.

[0055] Diameter of inflorescence.—5.0 cm.

[0056] Number of florets per inflorescence.—18.

[0057] Peduncle.—Color: RHS 141A. Length: 2.2 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm.

[0058] Florets:

[0059] Length.—1.8 cm.

[0060] Diameter.—2.3 cm.

[0061] Texture.—Smooth.

[0062] Form.—Single.

[0063] Color.—Immature: Upper surface: RHS 77A with white RHS 145D background. Lower surface: RHS 77C with white RHS 145D background. Mature: Upper surface: RHS 77B with white RHS 145D background. Lower surface: RHS 77C with white RHS 145D background.

[0064] Corolla tube length.—1.2 cm.

[0065] Corolla tube color.—RHS 157B.

[0066] Petals.—Length of lobe: 1.0 cm. Diameter of lobe: 0.6 cm. Lobe shape: Obtuse. Apex: Emarginate. Base: Fused to form tube. Margin: Entire. Texture: Upper surface: Glossy, satiny. Lower surface: Glossy, satiny.

[0067] Pedicels.—Not visible.

[0068] Sepals:

[0069] Shape.—Lanceolate but fused.

[0070] Apex.—Acute.

[0071] Margin.—Entire.

[0072] Length.—0.9 cm.

[0073] Diameter.—0.2 cm.

[0074] Color.—RHS 141C.

[0075] Texture.—Upper surface: Hairy, dull. Lower surface: Hairy, dull.

[0076] Reproductive organs:

[0077] Stamens.—Present.

[0078] Quantity.—4.

[0079] Appearance.—Shiny.

[0080] Color.—RHS 139D.

[0081] Filament length.—0.3 cm.

[0082] Filament diameter.—0.1 cm.

[0083] Anther.—Shape: Elliptic. Color: RHS 141D. Length: 0.2 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm.

[0084] Pollen amount.—Sparse.

[0085] Pistils.—Number: 1. Length: 1.1 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm. Stigma: Color: RHS 141D. Appearance: Ovate. Length: 0.2 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm. Style: Color: RHS 141D. Length: 0.9 cm. Diameter: 0.1 cm. Appearance: Long.

[0086] Fruit and seed set: To date, fruit and seed development have not been observed on plants.

[0087] Disease and pest / insect resistance: Plants of KLEVP24182 have been observed to have good tolerance to powdery mildew (Podosphaera xanthii).COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL LINES AND KNOWN VARIETY

[0088] ‘KLEVP24182’ is distinguished from its parent as described in Table 1.

[0089] TABLE 1Comparison with Parental LineMutation parentVariety‘KLEVP20038’Trait‘KLEVP24182’(unpatented)Flower colorBi color: purple starPurplewith white background

[0090] ‘KLEVP24182’ is most similar to the commercial Verbena variety ‘KLEVP20048’ (unpatented). Differences between the varieties are described in Table 2.

[0091] TABLE 2Comparison with Similar VarietyCommercial lineVariety‘KLEVP20048’Trait‘KLEVP24182’(unpatented)Flower colorBicolor: purple starSingle solid color with whiteRHS 72B (strongbackgroundreddish-purple)Flower sizeSmaller thanLarger than ‘KLEVP20048’‘KLEVP24182’

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0009]The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctive characteristics of ‘KLEVP24182’. The data which define these characteristics were collected from asexual reproductions carried out in Latina, Italy. Data was collected on three-month-old plants grown in 2023. 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.—Verbenaceae.[0012]Botanical.—Verbena x hybrida. [0013]Common.—Verbena. [0014]Designation.—‘KLEVP24182’.[0015]Parentage: Mutation parent: Verbena x hybrida cultivar ‘KLEVP20038’ (unpatented).[0016]Plant:[0017]Growth and branching habit.—Upright with compact round shape.[0018]Height (from top of soil).—22.0 cm.[0019]Width (horizontal plant diameter).—30.0 cm.[0020]Time to produce a finished flowering plant.—Approximately 8 weeks.[0021]Time to initiate and develop roots.—Two weeks.[0022]Root description.—RHS 155B (White), fine fibrous roots.[0023]Stems:[0024]N...

Claims

1. A new and distinct variety of Verbena plant designated ‘KLEVP24182’ as illustrated and described herein.

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