Hydrangea Hokomareda Cultivar with Flattened Mophead Inflorescences
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for new cultivars of Hydrangea macrophylla that exhibit unique and stable characteristics such as distinct flower sepals and upright plant habits, which are not adequately met by existing cultivars like 'Hokomathyst', 'Hokomac', and 'Hortmagreclo'.
Innovation Solution
The development of a new cultivar, 'Hokomareda', which is derived from a naturally occurring branch mutation of Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hokomathyst' and characterized by flattened mophead inflorescences with deep pink to red sterile flower sepals, sturdy and thick textured sepals, and an upright plant habit, achieved through asexual propagation by stem cuttings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If asexual propagation by stem cuttings is used to reproduce the cultivar, then the characteristics are stable and reproduced true to type, but the process requires time and skill to accomplish
Solution Approach 1:
The patent describes a self-service propagation method where the cultivar reproduces itself through natural stem cutting processes. The plant naturally forms cuttings that can root and grow into new plants, reducing the need for intensive human intervention and time investment in the propagation process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the cultivar is grown as a container plant or cut flower, then it performs well commercially, but the plant requires specific upright habit and sepal characteristics that are difficult to achieve in existing cultivars
Solution Approach 1:
The patent highlights specific local qualities of the 'Hokomareda' cultivar, particularly the deep pink to red coloration of the sterile flower sepals and the upright plant habit. These localized characteristics are selectively bred and maintained to meet specific commercial requirements for container plants and cut flowers, while other parts of the plant are optimized for overall health and growth.
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A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomareda’ that is characterized by its flattened mophead type inflorescences with sterile flower sepals that are deep pink to red in color with hints of green, its sturdy and thick textured sterile flower sepals, its good performance as a cut flower and a container plant, and its upright plant habit.