Plants – Rose – Climber
Plant Patent
1999-01-28
2001-07-10
Campell, Bruce R. (Department: 1661)
Plants
Rose
Climber
Plant Patent
active
PP011986
ABSTRACT:
The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum botanically known as
Spathiphyllum hybrid
, and referred to by the cultivar name ‘Connie’.
The new cultivar is the product of a breeding program carried out by the inventors Ann E. Lamb and David R. Lilly. The new cultivar named ‘Connie’ is the result of a cross made in Apopka, Fla. in November of 1993. The female parent was Spathiphyllum ‘Petite’ (unpatented) and the male parent was a selection of Spathiphyllum Mauna Loa ‘Linda’ (unpatented) selected and maintained by the inventors, and used only for breeding purposes.
Spathiphyllum ‘Petite’ is a small plant, grown in 4″-6″ pots. Spathiphyllum ‘Linda’ is a large, upright growing variety used in 10″-14″ pots, with broad dark green leaves and large bright white spathes held above the foliage. Spathiphyllum ‘Connie’ is intermediate in growth habit between ‘Petite’ and ‘Linda’. Its leaves are intermediate in size and width between ‘Petite’ and ‘Linda’. The leaves of ‘Connie’ are considerably more textured than those of ‘Petite’. Most notably, plants of ‘Connie’ are more floriferous than either parent.
The new cultivar named ‘Connie’ was discovered and selected by the inventors from a group of seedlings of the stated cross in Homestead, Fla. on Feb. 26, 1996. The cultivar ‘Connie’ was first asexually propagated on Feb. 26, 1996. Propagation by tissue culture in Sebring, Fla., under the supervision of the inventors, was used to increase the number of plants for evaluation and has demonstrated the stability of the combination of characteristics as herein described from generation to generation. To date, at least 5000 plants of ‘Connie’ per month have been reproduced vegetatively by tissue culture. The variety is stable genetically, and reproduces true to type. The following observations, measurements and values describe plants grown in Homestead, Fla. under greenhouse conditions which closely approximate those generally used in horticultural practice.
The following traits have been repeatedly observed to be characteristics, which in combination distinguish the new cultivar named ‘Connie’.
1. Plants of ‘Connie’ have an intermediate growth habit and are ideally suited for 15-cm through 25-cm pots.
2. The leaves of ‘Connie’ are dark-green, shiny, textured, and have a wavy margin.
3. Plants of ‘Connie’ naturally bloom early, abundantly, repeatedly, and year-round.
4. Plants of ‘Connie’ are full and very well branched.
5. Plants of ‘Connie’ grow very quickly and vigorously.
6. Plants of ‘Connie’ are particularly well adapted to indoor conditions.
The new cultivar named ‘Connie’ can be compared to the well-known cultivar ‘Viscount’ (unpatented). ‘Connie’ is distinguished from ‘Viscount’ by its highly branched habit, narrower leaves, and more rapid growth. On average, plants of ‘Connie’ finish to marketable size in 6″ pots in about 6 months, to 8″ pots in 8 to 9 months, and to 10″ pots in 9 to 11 months, as observed in Homestead, Fla. In comparison to ‘Viscount’, plants of ‘Connie’ bloom earlier, more abundantly, and year-round. Mature plants of ‘Connie’ naturally bloom as early as late October or early November whereas mature plants of ‘Petite’, ‘Viscount’, and ‘Linda’ naturally bloom in December or January.
Color references are measured against The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart (R.H.S.) except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. Phenotypic characteristics such as color or plant height may vary depending on climate, horticultural practices such as light level and fertilization rate, among others, without however any variance in genotype.
Lamb Ann E.
Lilly David R.
Bell Kent L.
Campell Bruce R.
Foley & Lardner
Twyford Plant Laboratories, Inc.
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