<i>Hibiscus </i>plant named ‘JBG AH-09’

Abstract

A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having dark green colored leaves and large, white colored flowers that last for several days on the plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct variety of Hibiscus plant named ‘JBG AH-09’, 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 a close-up view of 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 greenhouse heated to a minimum of approximately 13° C. during the cool season, which is otherwise kept at ambient temperatures with a light shade of about 30% in the hot season. The color readings and measurements were taken indoors in Grand Saline, Tex. under fluorescent lighting near natural window light on approximately four month old plants that were grown in 2 gallon containers. 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 24° C., but expires at temperatures of 0° C. and below. Drought tolerance: Moderate to none. Plant: Type.—Tropical, ornamental shrub. Habit.—Upright; freely branching. Height.—35.6 cm from the top of the pot. Spread.—45.7 cm. Vigor.—High. Rooting.—Coarse and well-branched. Stem: Number per plant.—18. Length.—Ranging from 30.5-35.0 cm. Width.—0.6 cm. Texture.—Immature: Slightly textured, only prominent veins can be felt. Mature: Thick, durable, and smooth. Strength.—Strong. Branch number.—Approximately 14 per stem. Internode length.—2.5-3.8 cm. Color.—Immature: 143B. Mature: 143A. Stipules.—Number per node: 2. Shape: Spinose. Length: 1.0 cm. Width: 1.0 mm. Surface texture: Smooth. Apex: Acute. Base: Linear. Margin: Entire. Color: 143A. Foliage: Arrangement.—Alternate. Size of leaf.—Length: Approximately 11.0 cm. Width: Approximately 11.0 cm. Shape of leaf (generally).—Ovate. Shape of apex.—Acute. Shape of base.—Rounded. Texture.—Upper surface: Smooth and waxy with a little vein texture. Lower surface: Smooth and heavily textured from veins. Margin type.—Crenate. Color.—Young leaves: Upper surface: 139A. Lower surface: 137A. Mature leaves: Upper surface: 147A. Lower surface: 137C. Veins.—Venation type: Palmate. Color: Upper surface: 139A. Lower surface: 137C. Petiole.—Length: 3.8 cm. Diameter: 3.0 mm. Texture: Slightly textured. Color: 137C.

FLOWERS

(6) Buds (described approximately two days before opening): Shape.—Elliptical. Diameter.—2.2 cm. Length.—5.1 cm. Color.—137C. Natural flowering season: Year round in Grand Saline, Tex. Flower type and habit: Single, with slightly overlapping petals. Fragrance: None observed. Flowers: Number per stem.—1. Overall depth.—1.9 cm. Overall diameter.—16.5 cm. Shape.—Rotate. Lastingness.—2-3 days on the plant. Petals.—Number: 5. Arrangement: Simple. Length: 10.8 cm. Width: 10.2 cm. Shape: Ovate. Apex: Obtuse, with weak incisions. Base: Acute. Margin: Entire, with weak undulation intensity. Texture/appearance: Upper surface: Very smooth. Lower surface: Slightly textured from the veins. Color: When opening: Upper surface: 155D. Lower surface: 155A. Fully opened: Upper surface: 155C. Lower surface: 155A. Calyx.—Form: Fused. Overall length: 3.0 cm. Overall diameter: 2.2 cm. Sepals/calyx lobes: Number: 5. Shape: Lanceolate. Apex: Acute. Margin: Entire. Texture: Smooth inner surface and the outer surface is slightly textured from tiny bumps/hair-like extensions. Color: Outer surface: 143B. Inner surface: 144A. Epicalyx.—Length: 1.5 cm. Width: 2.4 cm. Texture: Mostly smooth. Color: 153A. Bracts.—Not present (see epicalyx). Peduncle.—Length: 1.0 cm. Diameter: 4.0 mm. Strength: Stiff and firm. Angle: Acute. Texture: Smooth. Color: 143B. Reproductive organs: Gynoecium.—Pistils: Number: 1. Length: 10.5 cm. Stigma: Number: 5. Shape: Round. Length: 5.0 mm. Diameter: 3.0 mm. Color: 21A. Style: Length: 8.3 cm. Width: 5.0 mm. Color: 155D. Ovary: Shape: Ovate. Length: 15.0 mm. Width: 12.0 mm. Color: 155D. Androecium.—Stamens: Number: 97. Position: Just below the stigma on the style. Anther: Shape: U-shaped. Diameter: 1.0 mm. Color: 23B. Filament: Length: 8.0 mm. Width: 1.0 mm. Color: 155B. Pollen: Color: 23A. Amount (generally): Low to moderate.

SEEDS

(7) Seeds: Number.—4. Color.—200A. Length.—4.0 mm. Width.—2.0 mm.