<i>Impatiens </i>plant named ‘DIMPSLNRD’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘DIMPSLNRD’ is disclosed, characterized by large, red flowers and dark green foliage. Plants are compact, mounded, and sun-resistant. The new variety is an Impatiens, typically produced as an ornamental plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘DIMPSLNRD’ 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 ‘DIMPSLNRD’ at about 4 weeks of age, grown in a 12 cm pot.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates a close-up view of typical flowers and foliage 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 ‘DIMPSLNRD’ plants grown in a greenhouse in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel, under natural lighting. Measurements were taken during autumn. The growing temperature ranged from approximately 20° C. to 30° C. during the days, 15° C. to 25° C. during the nights. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Impatiens hawkeri ‘DIMPSLNRD’.

PROPAGATION

(5) Time to initiate rooting: 10 to 14 days in summer; 14 to 20 days in winter. Age of plant described: 12 weeks from a rooted cutting. Root description: Fibrous, adventitious.

PLANT

(6) Growth habit: Compact, mounded. Pot size of plant described: 13 cm. Height: 20 to 25 cm. Plant spread: 30 to 35 cm. Growth rate: Medium. Branching characteristics: Medium branched. Length of primary lateral branches: 18 to 20 cm. Quantity of primary lateral branches: 5 to 10. Characteristics of primary lateral branches: Shape.—Oval. Diameter.—0.5 cm. Texture.—Smooth. Strength.—Strong, very stable. Color.—RHS Greyed-Orange 176B. Internode length: 4 to 8 cm.

FOLIAGE

(7) Leaf: Arrangement.—Alternate. Quantity.—Approximately 15 to 20 per branch. Average length.—8 cm. Average width.—3.5 cm. Pubescence.—None. Shape.—Lanceolate. Apex.—Apiculate. Base.—Acuminate. Margin.—Ciliate. Texture.—Smooth. Aspect. 45°. Color.—Young Foliage, Upper Side: Near RHS Green 137B. Young Foliage, Under Side: Near RHS Greyed-Green 195A. Mature Foliage, Upper Side: Near RHS Yellow-Green 147A. Mature Foliage, Under Side: Near RHS Greyed-Green 195A. Venation.—Type: Pinnate. Color, Upper Side: RHS Greyed-Red 182C. Color, Under Side: RHS Greyed-Red 182A. Petiole: Length.—1 cm. Diameter.—0.2 cm. Color.—RHS Greyed-Purple 185D. Texture.—Smooth.

FLOWER

(8) Natural flowering season: Year-round in a greenhouse environment. Flowering is continuous from spring to autumn outdoors. Days to flowering from rooted cutting: 10 weeks. Inflorescence and flower type and habit: Single flowers raised above the foliage. Corolla consists of 5 petals. Rate of flower opening: 5 to 15 days from bud to fully opened flower. Flower longevity on plant: 5 to 8 days. Persistent or self-cleaning: Self-cleaning. Bud: Shape.—Ovate. Length.—2 cm. Diameter.—1 cm. Color.—RHS Red 46B. Flower size: Diameter. About 7 cm. Depth.—About 4 cm. Corolla/petals: Arrangement.—Overlapping. Length.—3.5 cm. Width.—3.5 cm. Quantity.—5. Texture.—Smooth, upper and lower. Apex.—Heart-shaped. Shape.—Obcordate. Margin.—Entire. Color.—When Opening, Upper Surface: RHS Red 45B. When Opening, Lower Surface: RHS Red 43A. Fully Opened, Upper Surface: RHS Red 45B. Fully Opened, Lower Surface: RHS Red 44B. Spurs: Quantity.—1 per flower. Length.—7 to 7.5 cm. Diameter.—0.1 cm. Aspect.—Spur curvature 40° to 45° from peduncle. Color.—RHS Red 51A towards base; Green 142B at apex. Sepals: Quantity.—2 per flower. Shape.—Oblong. Length.—1 cm. Width.—0.5 cm. Apex.—Caudate. Base.—Rounded. Margin.—Entire. Color.—RHS Greyed-Green 193B. Peduncles: Length.—6.5 cm. Width.—0.2 cm. Angle.—About 45° to lateral branch. Strength.—Stable, flexible. Texture.—Smooth. Color.—RHS Green 138D. Fragrance: None.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(9) Androecium: Stamens: Quantity.—5, with anthers that are more or less fused, forming a cap over the ovary. Anthers: Shape.—Oblong. Length.—About 0.5 cm. Color.—RHS White 155B. Pollen.—Color: RHS White NN155A. Amount: Medium. Gynoecium: Pistil: Quantity.—1. Length.—0.5 cm. Style.—Length: 0.5 cm. Color: RHS Yellow-Green 144B. Stigma.—Shape: Round. Color: RHS Yellow-Green 144D. Ovary Color: RHS Yellow-Green 144D.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(10) Seeds and fruits: Not observed. Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility of diseases and pests common to Impatiens observed. Temperature tolerance: Tolerant of temperatures between 5° C. and 30° C. Grows best at 10° C. to 28° C.