<i>Lagerstroemia </i>plant named ‘JBG 19101’

Abstract

A new and distinct Lagerstroemia plant having red colored flowers with dark colored foliage and a large growth habit.

Claims

1. A new and distinct variety of Lagerstroemia plant, as is herein illustrated and described.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The accompanying photographic images illustrate the new variety, with the colors being as nearly true as is possible with color illustrations of this type:

(2) FIG. 1 illustrates a flowering plant of the new variety at approximately 5 years of age;

(3) FIG. 2 illustrates flowering plants of the new variety at approximately 1 year of age;

(4) FIG. 3 illustrates a young plant of the new variety at approximately 2 months of age; and

(5) FIG. 4 illustrates a close-up view of a flowering plant of the new variety at approximately 1 year of age.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT

(6) The following detailed description sets forth the characteristics of the new variety at approximately 10 months of age. The plants were grown in 2 gallon containers in organic, artificial soil with a 9 month slow release fertilizer and overhead irrigation as needed. The color readings and measurements were taken indoors in Grand Saline, Tex. under fluorescent lighting and near the natural light of a window. Color references are primarily to The 1995 R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society of London, 3.sup.rd Edition, except where general color terms are used.

PLANT

(7) Time to initiate roots: About 10 days at an average of 26° C. Time to develop roots: About 15 days at an average of 26° C. Time to beginning of flowering: About 45 days at an average of 26° C. Root description: Medium coarse, non-fibrous, and non-tap roots. Growth habit: Upright. Form: V-shaped, upright with vertical branching, taller than wide, narrowing upward spread. Height: Approximately 1.0 m from the base of the pot to the top of the plant. Diameter: Approximately 0.5 in at the widest part of the plant. Vigor: High. Specific disease/pest resistance: improved leaf spot (Cercospora lythracearum and Xanthomonas sp.) and powdery mildew (Erysiphe sp.) resistance. Heat/cold tolerance: USDA Zone 6. Drought tolerance: Observed. Lasting quality: Under proper care, the new variety could last over a century. Main stem/trunk: Height.—Approximately 0.8 m. Diameter.—Approximately 1.3 cm. Color.—200D. Texture.—Smooth, with faintly textured. Pubescence.—None present. Form.—Erect. Branching habit: Vertical with narrow angles. Lateral branches: Length.—From 0.3 m to 0.6 m. Diameter.—From 0.6 cm to 1.0 cm, sometimes smaller. Internode length.—From 3.2 cm to 14.0 cm. Texture.—Smooth, with fewer lines than the trunk. Pubescence.—None present. Color.—Older branches are 200C, newer branches are 187B.

FOLIAGE

(8) Leaves: Arrangement.—Alternate. Size.—Length: From 6.0 to 7.6 cm. Width: From 3.8 to 4.4 cm. Shape.—Elliptical to ovate. Apex.—Acute for younger leaves, apiculate for older leaves. Base.—Gradually tapering/obtuse. Texture.—Upper surface: Smooth. Lower surface: Slightly textured. Margin.—Entire. Pubescence.—None present. Color.—Young leaves: Upper surface: 183B. Lower surface: 183C. Mature leaves: Upper surface: 200A. Lower surface: 200B. Petiole: Shape.—Round. Length.—Approximately 1.6 mm. Diameter.—Approximately 1.6 mm. Color.—178A. Pedicel: Length.—Approximately 0.8 cm. Width.—Approximately 1.6 mm. Color.—63A. Stipule: Shape.—Seal like. Length.—4.0 mm. Diameter.—2.0 mm. Veins: Type.—Pinnate, but veins do not always line up in the center. Color.—Upper surface: 187A. Lower surface: 184A. Bracts: Fused.

FLOWERS

(9) Bud: Shape.—Rounded and tapered. Diameter.—8.0 mm. Length.—7.0 mm. Color.—187B. Flowering season: From mid-June to Mid-October in Grand Saline, Tex. and Decatur, Ala. Flower: Form.—Panicle clusters. Type.—Rotate. Diameter.—Approximately 3.8 cm. Arrangement.—The petals extend from a star-shaped base with 6 points. Lastingness.—2-3 days per flower. Fragrance.—Slightly sweet. Spike: Number of flowers per spike.—From 30-55. Length.—Approximately 9.0 to 17.0 cm. Diameter.—Approximately 4.5 to 14.5 cm. Corolla: Form.—Actinomorphic. Petals.—Number: 6. Length: 14.0 mm. Width: 12.0 mm. Shape: Curved, with taller edges and a shallow center. Color: Upper surface: 53C. Lower surface: 53D. Sepals: Form.—6-fused. Length.—6.0 mm. Diameter.—4.0 mm. Shape.—Each sepal s triangular and the fused sepals form a star shape. Apex.—Rounded.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(10) Stamens: Number.—7 per flower. Length.—22.0 mm. Filament length.—20.0 mm. Filament color.—51A. Anthers.—Shape: Long and oval. Length: 2.0 mm. Color: 51A. Pollen.—Amount: From 30/35 to prolific count. Color: 13B. Pistils: Number.—1. Length.—13.0 mm. Style.—Length: 12.0 mm. Color: 56D. Stigma.—Shape: Walnut. Color: 166C. Ovary color: 153D.

SEEDS

(11) Seeds: Production conditions.—Long, sunny days at temperatures of 29-38° C. Size.—9.0 cm in diameter. Color.—144A at the lower part, fading to 187B at the top.