Diervilla plant named ‘G2X885411’

Abstract

A new and distinct Diervilla cultivar named ‘G2X885411’ is disclosed, characterized by dense branching, red Fall foliage, burgundy new growth and distinctive red seed pods. The new variety is a Diervilla, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Diervilla plant named ‘G2X885411’ as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a typical 2 year old plant, with burgundy new foliage of ‘G2X885411’ grown in the ground.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates in full color a typical inflorescence and green foliage of ‘G2X885411’ grown outdoors in Grand Haven, Minn., in a garden setting.

(3) 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

(4) In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart 1996 except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe ‘G2X885411’ plants grown in a poly house in Grand Haven, Minn. This occurred during June of 2014. The plants were between 2 and 3 years old. The growing temperature ranged from 18° C. to 27° C. during the day, and 5° to 10° C. at night. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Diervilla splendens ‘G2X885411’.

PROPAGATION

(5) Time to initiate roots: About 10 to 21 days at approximately 78° F. Root description: Between fleshy and fibrous, moderately dense and moderately freely branching. Roots brown, not accurately measured with R.H.S. chart. Time to produce a liner: About 35 to 42 days at 74° F.

PLANT

(6) Plant type: Shrub perennial. Age of plant described: Approximately 2 to 3 years old. Pot size of plant described: 3 gallon pot. Growth habit: Strong. Overall plant shape: Rounded. Height: Approximately 82 cm. Plant spread: Approximately 82 cm. Growth rate: Moderate. Plant vigor: Moderate. Branching characteristics: Basal, pinching required. Length of primary lateral branches: Approximately 66-72 cm. Diameter of lateral branches: Approximately 5-7 mm. Quantity of lateral branches: 40. Stem: Appearance.—Quadrangle, with rounded edges. Aspect/angle.—45-90° (some very upright). Strength.—Moderate. Stem pubescence.—Yes. Stem color.—New Growth: Near RHS Yellow-Green 144B. Mature growth: Near RHS both Greyed-red 178A and Greyed-red 178B. Other stem characteristics.—Color underneath mature stem skin is Near RHS Yellow-green 145A. Internode length: Average range 4.5 cm.

FOLIAGE

(7) Leaf: Arrangement.—Opposite. Average length.—Approximately 9-13 cm. Average width.—Approximately 4-5 cm. Shape of blade.—Lanceolate. Apex.—Acuminate. Base.—Obtuse. Margin.—Serrulate. Leaf Margins are slightly Greyed-Orange 176A. Texture of top surface.—Smooth, silky. Texture of bottom surface.—Smooth, slightly ribbed due to veins. Pubescence.—None. Color.—New growth foliage upper side: Near RHS Greyed-Red 178A. New growth foliage under side: Near RHS Greyed-orange 176A. Young foliage upper side: Tip Near RHS Yellow-green 147A and Greyed-orange 176A. Below tip near RHS Green 137C. Young foliage under side: Near RHS Yellow-green 147B. Mature foliage upper side: Near RHS Yellow-green 147A. Summer matures leaves to Near RHS Greyed-Orange 166B. Mature foliage under side: Near RHS Green 139C. Summer matures to Near RHS Greyed-green 191A underlying of Greyed-purple 184A. Venation.—Type: Pinnate. Venation color upper side: Young growth: Near RHS Greyed-orange 176A. Mature Growth: Near RHS Greyed-orange 176B. Venation color under side: Near RHS Yellow-green 147C with specks of Greyed-orange 174A. Petiole.—Average Length: Approximately 4 mm. Diameter: Approximately 2-3 mm. Petiole color upper side: Near RHS Yellow-green 146C with slight overlay of Greyed-orange 176B. Petiole color lower side: Near RHS Yellow-green 146C with slight overlay of Greyed-orange 176B. Petiole Texture: Canaliculate. Other characteristics: Good foliage durability to stresses.

FLOWER

(8) Natural flowering season: Spring to mid-Summer. Inflorescence type and habit: Cyme. Quantity of flowers per inflorescence: 3-8. Quantity of flowers per lateral stem: 30-40. Quantity of flowers per plant: 100-200. Individual flowers: Flowering habit.—Terminal. Flower form.—Perfect, tubular. Flower aspect.—Upright. Flower shape.—Tubular. Size.—Diameter: Approximately 1-1.5 cm. Flower throat Diameter: Approximately 4 mm. Flower tube Diameter: Approximately 2 mm. Flower Depth: Approximately 1 cm. Persistence.—Self-cleaning. Fragrance.—None. Petal: Petal arrangement.—Whorl. Number of petals per flower.—5. Petal appearance.—Smooth to velvet-like (slightly pubescent). Petal shape.—Oblong. Tip shape.—Obovate. Length.—1 cm from throat. Width.—2 mm. Texture.—Upper: Smooth. Lower: Smooth. Tube texture: Smooth. Throat texture: Smooth. Petal color: When opening.—Upper surface: Near RHS Yellow-green 151C. Lower surface: Near RHS Yellow-green 151C. Fully opened.—Upper surface: Near RHS Greyed-orange 172A. Lower surface: Near RHS Yellow-green 153D. Flower tube color: Near RHS Yellow-green 151C. Flower throat color: Near RHS Yellow-green 151B. Fading.—Upper surface: Near RHS Greyed-orange 165B. Petaloids: None present. Bud: Shape.—Oblong. Length.—1.5 cm. Diameter.—4-5 mm. Color.—Near RHS Yellow-green 145A to Yellow-green 151A. Sepals: Appearance.—Thin and spikey. Arrangement.—Whorl. Shape.—Subulate. Length.—Approximately 3 mm. Width.—Approximately 0.5-1 mm. Margin.—Entire. Base.—Tapered. Tip.—Acuminate. Number.—5. Color.—Near RHS Yellow-Green 144B. Calyx shape: Whorl. Peduncle: Length.—10 mm. Diameter.—1 mm. Color.—Near RHS Yellow-green 144A. Orientation.—30-45°. Strength.—Moderate. Texture.—Smooth. Pedicel: Length.—10 mm. Diameter.—1 mm. Angle.—30-45°. Strength.—Moderate. Texture.—Smooth. Color.—Near RHS Yellow-green 144A.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(9) Stamens: Number.—5. Filament length.—Approximately 1 cm. Filament color.—Near RHS Yellow-green 145C. Anthers: Shape.—Linear. Length.—4 mm. Color.—Near RHS Yellow-orange 17A. Pollen.—Little-moderate. Pollen color.—Near RHS Yellow-orange 17A. Pistil: Number.—1. Length.—1.5 cm. Style.—Length: 1.5 cm. Color: Near RHS yellow-green 144B. Stigma.—Shape: Round. Color: Near RHS Yellow-green 144B. Ovary color: Near RHS Yellow-Green 144B.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(10) Garden performance: Very good performance in the garden, resistant to typical environmental stresses such as wind, sun and extreme temperatures. Disease/pest resistance: Good resistance to Disease. Temperature tolerance: The new variety tolerates temperatures between −29 to 35 ° C.