Verbena plant named 'DVERDEPINK'

Abstract

A new and distinct Verbena cultivar named ‘DVERDEPINK’ is disclosed, characterized by early flowering, an abundance of pink flowers, semi-trailing habit and tolerance to powdery mildew. The new variety is a Verbena, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘DVERDEPINK’ as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

[0012] The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a typical plant of ‘DVERDEPINK’ grown in in a greenhouse, in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel.

[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates in full color a typical inflorescence of ‘DVERDEPINK’. Age of the plant photographed is approximately 9 weeks from a rooted cutting in a 12 cm pot.

[0014] The photographs were taken using conventional techniques and although colors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectance it is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0015] In the following description, color references are made to the Royal Horticultural Society Mini Colour Chart 2005 except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe ‘DVERDEPINK’ plants grown in a nursery in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel, under natural lighting. Measurements were taken during Autumn of 2015. The plants were approximately 80 days from a rooted cutting in a 12 cm pot. The growing temperature ranged from 18° C. to 27° C. during the days, 10° C. to 15° C. during the nights. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. [0016] Botanical classification: Verbena hybrida ‘DVERDEPINK’. [0017] Propagation: [0018] Time to initiate roots.—7 to 9 days at optimal temperature of approximately 25 degree C. [0019] Root description.—Fibrous. [0020] Plant: [0021] Growth habit.—Semi trailing. [0022] Pot size of plant described.—12 cm. [0023] Height.—12 cm. [0024] Plant spread.—45 cm. [0025] Growth rate.—Fast. [0026] Branching characteristics.—Freely branching. [0027] Length of primary lateral branches.—27 cm. [0028] Diameter of lateral branches.—0.3 cm. [0029] Quantity of primary lateral branches.—Approximately 8. [0030] Characteristics of primary lateral branches.—Form: Cylindrical Diameter: 0.3 cm. Color: Near Yellow-green 144A Texture: Pubescent Strength: Flexible. [0031] Internode length.—2 cm. [0032] Foliage: [0033] Leaf.—Arrangement: Opposite Quantity: Approximately 25 per branch. Average Length: 3.5 cm. Average Width: 2.2 cm. Shape of blade: Deltoid Apex: Acute Base: Rounded Margin: Crenate, Irregular Texture of top surface: Pubescent Texture of bottom surface: Pubescent Pubescence: Strigose Aspect: Mainly flat, attached at approximately 45 degrees Color: Young foliage upper side: Near Green RHS 138 A Young foliage under side: Near Green RHS 138 B Mature foliage upper side: Near Green RHS N137 B Mature foliage under side: Near Green RHS 137 C Venation: Type: Pinnate Venation color upper side: Near Yellow-green RHS 145 B Venation color under side: Near Yellow-green RHS 145 C Petiole: Length: 0.5 cm. Diameter: 0.2 cm. Color: Near Yellow-green RHS 145 B Texture: Pubescent. [0034] Flower: [0035] Natural flowering season.—Spring to Autumn under conditions found in Beit Dagan, Israel. [0036] Days to flowering from rooted cutting.—16 to 21 days. [0037] Inflorescence and flower type and habit.—Terminal cluster. [0038] Rate of flower opening.—4 to 6 days from bud to fully opened flower. [0039] Flower longevity on plant.—5 to 8 days. [0040] Persistent or self-cleaning.—Self-cleaning. [0041] Bud.—Shape: Quinquangular Length: 0.8 cm Diameter: 0.2 cm Color: Near Green RHS 138 A. [0042] Corolla.—Flower: Depth: 2.5 cm Diameter: 2 cm Petals/lobes: Number: 5 Length. 1.0 cm Width. 1.0 cm Shape: Obcordate Aspect: upright Margin: Entire Texture: Smooth Color: When opening: Upper surface: Near Red-purple N57 C Lower surface: Near Red-purple 62 B Fully opened: Upper surface: Near Red-purple N66 C Lower surface: Near Red-purple 62 B Throat: Color: Near Yellow 2 C Texture: Smooth Tube color: Near Yellow-green 149 D. [0043] Calyx.—Form: Tubular Length: 1 cm Diameter: 0.1 cm Sepal shape: Five sepals whose margins are fused—quinquangular Sepal margin: Entire Sepal texture: Pubescent Sepal color: Upper surface: Near Yellow-green 146 C Lower surface: Near Yellow-green 145 B. [0044] Pedicels.—Length: 2.5 cm Diameter: 0.2 cm Color: Near Yellow-green 146 C Texture: Pubescent. [0045] Fragrance.—None. [0046] Reproductive organs: [0047] Stamens.—Number (per flower): 4 Filament length: 0.2 cm Anthers: Shape: Conical Length: 0.1 cm Color: Near Yellow-Green 154 B. [0048] Pollen.—Color: Near Green-Yellow 1A Amount: Abundant. [0049] Pistils.—Quantity per flower: 1 Length: 2 cm Styles: Length: 2 cm Color: Near Green-Yellow 1 C Stigma: Shape: Ovoid Color: Near Yellow-Green 145 A. [0050] Other characteristics: [0051] Seeds and fruits.—Low quantity of seeds produced. Minute, elliptic shaped, dry to nearly papery. Brown, not accurately measured by R.H.S. chart, due to size. [0052] Disease/pest resistance.—Tolerant of powdery mildew. Neither resistance nor susceptibility to additional typical diseases and pests of Verbena has been observed to date. [0053] Temperature tolerance.—Tolerates temperatures from approximately −1° C. to 32° C.