Plants – Rose – Climber
Plant Patent
1999-12-13
2001-06-26
Campell, Bruce R. (Department: 1661)
Plants
Rose
Climber
Plant Patent
active
PP011957
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Lycianthes plant, botanically known as
Solanum rantonnetii,
and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name ‘Variegated Splash’.
The new Lycianthes is a naturally-occurring whole plant mutation of an unidentified selection of
Solanum rantonnetii
(not patented) with solid green leaves. The new Lycianthes was discovered and selected by the Inventor in 1998, within a population of plants of the unidentified
Solanum rantonnetii
selection grown in a cultivated area in Irvine, Calif. The new Lycianthes was selected on the basis of its unique variegated foliage.
Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar by terminal cuttings taken at Irvine, Calif., has shown that the unique features of this new Lycianthes are stable and reproduced true to type in successive generations.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Plants of the cultivar ‘Variegated Splash’ have not been observed under all possible environmental conditions. The phenotype may vary somewhat with variations in environment such as temperature, light intensity, daylength, and fertility level without, however, any variance in genotype.
The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined to be the unique characteristics of ‘Variegated Splash’. These characteristics in combination distinguish ‘Variegated Splash’ as a new and distinct cultivar:
1. Upright and spreading plant habit.
2. Unique green, pale yellow and ivory variegated foliage.
3. Attractive dark purple flowers.
4. Good garden performance.
Bell Kent L.
Campell Bruce R.
Hines Nurseries Inc.
Whealy C. A.
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