<i>Verbena </i>plant named ‘DVERVACMRS’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘DVERVACMRS’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant pink flowers with vivid, darker pink centers. Plants have compact, mounded habits, and are tolerant to powdery mildew. The new variety is a Verbena, typically produced as an ornamental plant.

Claims

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

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a typical plant of ‘DVERVACMRS’ at about 3 months of age, grown in a 12 cm pot.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates a close-up view of a typical flower of the new variety.

(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 Mini Colour Chart 2005 except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe ‘DVERVACMRS’ plants grown in a greenhouse in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel, under natural lighting. Measurements were taken during autumn. The growing temperature ranged from approximately 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. Botanical classification: Verbena hortensis ‘DVERVACMRS’.

PROPAGATION

(5) Time to initiate rooting: 7 to 9 days at approximately 23° C. Age of plant described: 90 days from a rooted cutting.

PLANT

(6) Growth habit: Compact, mounded. Pot size of plant described: 12 cm. Height: 20 cm. Plant spread: 30 cm. Growth rate: Rapid. Branching characteristics: Freely branching. Length of lateral branches: 15 cm. Diameter of lateral branches: 0.35 cm. Quantity of lateral branches: 10. Characteristics of lateral branches: Shape.—Cylindrical. Texture.—Pubescent. Strength.—Flexible. Color.—RHS Yellow-Green 144A. Internode length: 3 cm.

FOLIAGE

(7) Leaf: Arrangement.—Opposite. Quantity.—Approximately 16 per branch. Average length.—3.5 cm. Average width.—2 cm. Pubescence.—Strigose. Shape.—Triangular. Apex.—Acute. Base.—Acute. Margin.—Serrate. Texture.—Pubescent. Aspect.—45°. Color.—Young Foliage, Upper Side: RHS Green 137B. Young Foliage, Under Side: RHS Green 138B. Mature Foliage, Upper Side: RHS Green 137A. Mature Foliage, Under Side: RHS Green 138B. Venation.—Type: Cross venulate. Color, Upper Side: RHS Yellow-Green 144B. Color, Under Side: RHS Yellow-Green 145B. Petiole: Length.—0.7 cm. Diameter.—0.2 cm. Color.—RHS Yellow-Green 144B. Texture.—Pubescent.

FLOWER

(8) Natural flowering season: Spring to autumn. Days to flowering from rooted cutting: 21 to 28 days. Inflorescence and flower type and habit: Terminal cluster. Rate of flower opening: 4 to 6 days from bud to fully opened flower. Flower longevity on plant: 5 to 8 days. Persistent or self-cleaning: Self-cleaning. Bud: Shape.—Quinquangular. Length.—0.8 cm. Diameter.—0.2 cm. Color.—RHS Green 142A. Corolla: Flower.—Diameter: 2 cm. Depth: 1.5 cm. Petals/lobes.—Length: 1 cm. Width: 0.7 cm. Quantity: 5. Texture: Smooth. Aspect. Upright. Shape: Obcordate. Apex: Rounded. Margin: Entire. Color: When Opening: Upper Surface Primary Color: RHS Red-Purple 73A. Lower Surface Primary Color: RHS Red-Purple 74B. Upper Surface Secondary Color (center eye): RHS Red-Purple 71B. Fully Opened: Upper Surface Primary Color: RHS Red-Purple 72D. Lower Surface Primary Color: RHS Red-Purple 75A. Upper Surface Secondary Color (center eye): RHS Red-Purple 71B. Throat.—Color: RHS Yellow-Green 149D. Tube Color: RHS Yellow-Green 149D. Calyx.—Form: Tubular. Length: 1.2 cm. Diameter: 0.2 cm. Sepal Shape: 5 sepals whose margins are fused — quinquangular. Sepal Margin: Entire. Sepal Color: RHS Yellow-Green 143C, upper and lower surfaces. Sepal Texture: Coarsely pubescent. Fragrance: None.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(9) Androecium: Stamens: Quantity.—4. Filament length.—0.1 cm. Anthers: Shape.—Conical. Length.—About 0.1 cm. Color.—RHS Yellow-Green 150B. Pollen.—Color: RHS Yellow-Green 150B. Amount: Moderate. Gynoecium: Pistil: Quantity.—1. Length.—2 cm. Style.—Length: 0.1 cm. Color: RHS Yellow-Green 144C. Stigma.—Shape: Ovoid. Color: RHS Yellow-Green 144B.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(10) Seeds and fruits: None observed. Disease/pest resistance: Tolerant to powdery mildew. Temperature tolerance: Tolerant from −1° C. to 32° C.