<i>Hibiscus </i>plant named ‘JBG 19034’

Abstract

A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having intense orange colored flowers with a prominent eye and a compact growth habit.

Claims

1. A new and distinct variety of Hibiscus plant named ‘JBG 19034’, substantially as illustrated and described herein.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

(2) FIG. 1 illustrates a close-up view of a flower of the new variety; and

(3) FIG. 2 illustrates an entire plant of the new variety.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT

(4) The following detailed description sets forth the characteristics of the new variety. The plants were grown in 15 cm containers in a heated greenhouse with a minimum temperature of approximately 13° C. and about 30% light shade in the summer months. The color readings and measurements were taken indoors under fluorescent lights with natural light from a window nearby on approximately four month old plants. 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

(5) Time to initiate roots: About 12 days at an average of 24° C. Time to develop roots: About 50 days at an average of 21-24° C. Time to produce a finished flowering plant from a rooted cutting: About 12-16 weeks in a 1 gallon/20.0 cm diameter container. Specific disease/pest resistance: Resistance to whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) and bacterial leaf spot (Pseudomonas spp.). Heat/cold tolerance: Thrives above 13° C., but expires at temperatures of 0° C. and below. Drought tolerance: Moderate to none. Plant: Type.—Tropical, ornamental shrub. Habit.—Compact with good branching. Height.—22.9 cm from the top of the pot to the top of the plant. Spread.—35.6 cm. Vigor.—Low to moderate. Rooting.—Coarse and well-branched. Stem: Number per plant.—2. Length.—19.1 cm. Width.—1.0 cm. Texture.—Immature: Slightly textured. Mature: Heavily textured and rough. Strength.—Firm. Branch number.—7. Internode length.—2.5 cm. Color.—Immature: 183A and 144B. Mature: 199B. Stipules.—Number per node: 2. Shape: Spinose. Length: 8.0 mm. Width: 1.0 mm. Surface texture: Smooth. Apex: Acute. Base: Linear. Margin: Entire. Color: 143A at the tip and 59A at the base. Foliage: Arrangement.—Alternate. Size of leaf.—Length: 9.5 cm. Width: 7.6 cm. Shape of leaf (generally).—Ovate. Shape of apex.—Acute. Shape of base.—Rounded. Texture.—Upper surface: Smooth and waxy, with a slight texture from venation. Lower surface: Slightly rough, with pubescence and texture from venation. Margin type.—Crenate. Color.—Young leaves: Upper surface: 141A. Lower surface: 146A. Mature leaves: Upper surface: 135A. Lower surface: 146A. Veins.—Venation type: Palmate. Color: Upper surface: 137A. Lower surface: 137C. Petole.—Length: 3.2 cm. Diameter: 3.0 mm. Texture: Slightly textured. Color: 143A in the lower surface center and 187A on the upper surface and remainder of the lower surface.

FLOWERS

(6) Buds (described at approximately 4 days from opening): Shape.—Elliptical. Diameter.—2.1 cm. Length.—4.9 cm. Natural flowering season: Year round in Grand Saline, Texas. Flower type and habit: Single with slightly overlapping petals. Fragrance: None. Flowers: Number per stem.—1-4. Overall depth.—3.0 cm. Overall diameter.—13.5 cm. Shape.—Rotate. Lastingness.—2 days on the plant. Petals.—Number: 5. Arrangement: Simple. Length: 8.3 cm. Width: 7.6 cm. Shape: Ovate. Apex: Obtuse. Base: Acute. Margin: Entire. Texture/appearance: Upper surface: Smooth and velvety. Lower surface: Light and soft, with venation texture present. Color: When opening: Upper surface: 30B on edge; 59A eye color. Lower surface: 34C on one side; 164C on overlapping edge. Fully opened: Upper surface: 30C at tip; 187B eye color; 44C edging around eye with 20B in between the two. Lower surface: 30D at tip; 184D eye color; 164C edging petals overlap slightly. Calyx.—Form: Fused. Overall length: 2.9 cm. Overall diameter: 2.1 cm. Sepals/calyx lobes: Number: 5. Shape: Lanceolate. Apex: Acute. Margin: Entire. Texture: Smooth with slightly textured edges. Color: Outer surface: 143A. Inner surface: 146D. Epicalyx.—Length: 1.9 cm. Width: 4.0 mm. Texture: Smooth with slightly textured edges. Color: 143A. Sepal-like bracts: Not present. Bracts.—Not present. Peduncle.—Length: 10.0 mm. Diameter: 5.0 mm. Strength: Very firm. Angle: Approximately 20°. Texture: Slightly coarse. Color: 143B. Reproductive organs: Gynoecium.—Pistils: Number: 1. Length: 8.3 cm. Stigma: Number: 5. Shape: Round. Length: 4.0 mm. Diameter: 4.0 mm. Color: 44A. Style: Length: 6.5 cm. Width: 4.0 mm. Color: The majority is 53A; 52C towards top of the style; 8C striations present. Ovary: Shape: Cylindrical, with a rounded top. Length: 9.0 mm. Width: 6.0 mm. Color: 4C. Androecium.—Stamens: Number: 87. Position: Below the stigma on the style. Anther: Shape: U-shaped. Diameter: 1.0 mm. Color: 17C. Filament: Length: 8.0 mm. Width: 1.0 mm. Color: 58B. Pollen: Color: 17C. Amount (generally): Moderate to high.

SEEDS

(7) Seeds: None produced.