Pericallis plant named 'DPRIMFUCHS'

Abstract

A new and distinct Pericallis cultivar named ‘DPRIMFUCHS’ is disclosed, characterized by a very compact and mounded habit and dense branching, early flowers and tolerance to powdery mildew. Additionally all flowers are at the same height. The new variety is a Pericallis, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Claims

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

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

[0011] The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a typical plant of ‘DPRIMFUCHS’ grown in 13 cm pots outdoors in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel.

[0012] FIG. 2 illustrates in full color multiple typical inflorescence of ‘DPRIMFUCHS’. Age of the plant photographed is approximately 9 weeks from a rooted cutting in a 13 cm pot. 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

[0013] 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 ‘DPRIMFUCHS’ plants grown in a greenhouse in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel, under natural lighting. Measurements were taken during Spring of 2016. The plants were approximately 9 weeks old from a rooted cutting in a 13 cm pot. The growing temperature ranged from approximately 15° C. to 20° C. during the days, 7° C. to 12° C. during the nights. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. [0014] Botanical classification: Pericallis hybrida ‘DPRIMFUCHS’. [0015] Propagation: [0016] Time to rooting.—14 days at approximately 18 ° C. [0017] Root description.—Fine, fibrous and white, color not accurately measured with R.H.S. chart. [0018] Plant: [0019] Growth habit.—Upright. [0020] Height.—Approximately 24 cm. [0021] Plant spread.—Approximately 35 cm. [0022] Growth rate.—Moderate growth. [0023] Branching characteristics.—Freely branching. [0024] Length of lateral branches.—Approximately 21 cm. [0025] Diameter of lateral branches.—Approximately 0.4 cm. [0026] Texture of lateral branches.—Slightly pubescent. [0027] Internode length.—Approximately 2.5 cm. [0028] Strength of stem.—Flexible. [0029] Color of lateral branches.—Near Yellow-green 146C RHS. [0030] Aspect/angle of branches.—Approximately 30 degrees. [0031] Number of Leaves per lateral branch.—Approximately 6. [0032] Foliage: [0033] Leaf.—Arrangement: Alternate, simple Average Length: Approximately 6.5 cm. Average Width: Approximately 5 cm. Shape of blade: Sinuate Description of Lobes: Shallowly lobed Apex: Acute Base: Sagittate Attachment: Petiolete Margin: Entire Texture of top surface: Glabrous, coarse Texture of bottom surface: Smooth, noticeable venation pattern, wooly. Appearance top surface: Matte Appearance bottom surface: Matte, wool-like coating Leaf internode length: Approximately 3.5 cm. Color: Young foliage upper side: Near Yellow-Green 146B Young foliage under side: Near Yellow-Green 148C Mature foliage upper side: Near Green 137A Mature foliage under side: Near Yellow-Green 147C Venation. Type: Palmate Venation color upper side: Near Yellow-Green 147B Venation color under side: Near Yellow-Green 147C. [0034] Petiole.—Petiole: fleshy, Shiny slightly ribbed longwise, flex Length: 1.2 cm. Diameter: 0.2 cm Pubescence: No Color: Near 147C Yellow-Green. [0035] Flower: [0036] Bloom period.—Late Winter to early Summer in Moshav, Mishmar Hashiva, Israel. [0037] Bud.—Bud shape: Globular Bud length. Approximately 0.5 cm. Bud diameter: Approximately 0.4 cm. Bud color: Near Yellow-Green 146C. [0038] Inflorescence.—Form: Composite inflorescences positioned above the foliar plane Diameter: Approximately 3.5 cm. Depth: Approximately 0.4 cm. Width of disc: Approximately 1 cm. Depth of disc: Approximately 0.5 cm. [0039] Ray florets.—Number of Ray Florets: Average 13 Length: Approximately 1.6 cm. Width: Approximately 0.7 cm. Apex shape: Rounded Base: Attenuate Margin: Entire. [0040] Color.— [0041] Ray florets.—Upper surface at first opening: Near Purple-Violet N81A Upper surface at maturity: Near Purple N78A Upper surface at fading: Near Purple 77A Under surface at first opening: Near Purple-Violet N82A and White N155A Under surface at maturity: Near Purple-Violet N82A and White N155A Under surface at fading: Near Purple-Violet N82A. [0042] Disc florets.—Number of Disc Florets: 140 Length: Approximately 0.7 cm. Width: Approximately 0.1 cm. Shape: Tubular Margin: Entire. [0043] Color.—At first opening: Near White 155B and Violet-Blue 96A At maturity: Near White 155A RHS and Violet-Blue 96A At fading: Near White 155A RHS and Violet-Blue 96A [0044] Fragrance.—None. [0045] Phyllaries/involucral bracts.—Number: Approximately 14 Sepal length: Approximately 0.6 cm. Sepal width: Approximately 0.2 cm. Sepal texture: Smooth, glabrous Apex shape: Acute Margin: Entire Color: Near Yellow-Green 144A. [0046] Peduncle.—Peduncle length: Approximately 1.5 cm Peduncle diameter: Approximately 0.2 cm. Angle: Approximately 30 degrees from center of whorl. Color: Near Yellow-Green 147A Peduncle texture: Smooth, glabrous [0047] Reproductive organs: [0048] Disc florets.—Androecium: Present on disc florets only Stamens: 55 Anther shape: Rounded Anther length: Approximately 0.1 cm. Anther color; Near Purple-Violet 81A Pollen quantity: Abundant. [0049] Gynoecium.—Pistil number: 1 Pistil shape: Forked Pistil length: Approx. 0.5 cm Style length: Approx. 0.3 cm. Style color: Near Yellow-Green 145D Stigma shape: Decurrent Stigma color: Near Purple-Violet 80A Ovary diameter: 0.2 cm Ovary color: Near Yellow-Green 144A. [0050] Ray florets.— [0051] Androecium.—Absent. [0052] Gynoecium.—Pistil number: 1 Pistil shape: Strait Pistil length: Approx. 0.15 cm Style length: Approx. 0.15 cm. Style color: Near Yellow-Green 145D Stigma shape: Forked and outwardly curved Stigma color: Near Violet-Blue N92A Ovary diameter: 0.1 cm Ovary color: Near Yellow-Green 146B. [0053] Other characteristics: [0054] Disease and pest resistance.—Better resistance to powdery mildew than typical of known Pericallis varieties. Neither resistance nor susceptibility to additional normal diseases and pests of Pericallis has been observed. [0055] Drought tolerance and cold tolerance.—Low tolerance. [0056] Fruit/seed production.—Abundant seed production Shape: Oblong Color: Near Brown 200B Size: Length: 0.2 cm, Width: 0.05 cm.