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

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘DNGISLWHTE’ is disclosed, characterized by large, white flowers on well-branched plants with sun resistance. The new variety is an Impatiens, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Claims

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

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photographs illustrate the overall appearance of the new Impatiens hawkeri ‘DNGISLWHTE’ showing the colors as true as is reasonably possible with colored reproductions of this type. Colors in the photographs may differ slightly from the color values cited in the detailed botanical description which accurately describes the color of ‘DNGISLWHTE’.

(2) FIG. 1 shows a side view perspective of a typical flowering plant of ‘DNGISLWHTE’, at approximately 12 weeks old.

(3) FIG. 2 shows a close-up view of a typical flower of ‘DDNGISLWHTE’.

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 ‘DNGISLWHTE’ plants grown from autumn to spring in moderate climate in a greenhouse, in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel. General light conditions are bright, normal sunlight. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Age of the plants described is approximately 12 weeks from a rooted cutting. Botanical classification: Impatiens hawkeri ‘DNGISLWHTE’.

PROPAGATION

(5) Type of propagation typically used: Vegetative cuttings. Time to initiate roots: 10 to 14 days at approximately 24° C. Root description: Moderately dense and fibrous. Medium brown in color, not accurately measured with R.H.S. chart.

PLANT

(6) Growth habit: Mounded. Pot size of plant described: 12 cm. Height: 25 to 30 cm. Plant spread: 40 cm. Growth rate: Moderate. Branching characteristics: Well-branched. Length of primary lateral branches: 20 to 25 cm. Quantity of primary lateral branches: 5 to 10. Characteristics of primary lateral branches: Form.—Ovate. Diameter.—1 cm. Color.—Near RHS Yellow-Green 147 C. Texture.—Smooth. Strength.—Strong, very sturdy. Internode length: 5 to 8 cm.

FOLIAGE

(7) Leaf: Arrangement.—Alternate. Quantity.—Approximately 25 to 30 per branch. Average length.—9 cm. Average width.—4 cm. Shape of blade.—Lanceolate. Apex.—Apiculate. Base.—Acuminate. Margin.—Ciliate. Texture.—Smooth. Angle of attachment.—45 degrees from stem. Color.—Young foliage upper side: Near RHS Green 137A. Young foliage under side: Near RHS Yellow-Green 146B. Mature foliage upper side: Near RHS Green N137A. Mature foliage under side: Near RHS Yellow-Green 147B. Venation.—Type: Pinnate. Venation color upper side: Near RHS Yellow-Green 147D. Venation color under side: Near RHS Yellow-Green 147D. Petiole.—Length: 1 to 1.5 cm. Diameter: 0.5 cm. Color: Near RHS Yellow-Green 145D. Texture: Smooth.

FLOWER

(8) Natural flowering season: Flowers at any day length. All year round in a greenhouse environment. Flowering is continuous from spring until fall in an outdoor garden. Days to flowering from rooted cutting: 10 weeks. Inflorescence and flower type and habit: Single flowers raised above the foliage. The corolla consists of five petals. Rate of flower opening: 10 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.—1.5 cm. Diameter.—About 1 cm. Color.—Near RHS White N155A. Flower size: Diameter.—6.5 cm. Depth.—1 cm. Petals: Quantity.—5. Arrangement.—Overlapping whorl. Length.—3 cm. Width.—2.5 to 3 cm. Shape.—Obcordate. Apex.—Heart Shape. Base.—Acute. Margin.—Entire. Texture, upper and lower surfaces.—Smooth. Color.—When opening, upper surface: Near RHS White NN155D. When opening, lower surface: Near RHS White NN155D. Fully opened, upper surface: Near RHS White NN155D. Fully opened, lower surface: Near RHS White NN155D. Spurs: Quantity per flower.—1. Length.—7 cm. Diameter.—0.2 cm. Aspect.—Spur curvature 40° to 45° from peduncle. Color.—Towards base: Near RHS Yellow-Green 149D. Apex: Near RHS Yellow-Green 149B. Sepals: Quantity.—2. Length.—1 to 1.5 cm. Width.—0.6 cm. Shape (overall).—Oblong. Apex: Caudate. Base: Rounded. Margin.—Entire. Color.—Near RHS Yellow-Green 145D. Peduncles: Length.—5 to 5.5 cm. Diameter.—0.3 cm. Angle.—About 45° to the lateral branch. Strength.—Sturdy, flexible. Texture.—Smooth. Color.—Near RHS Yellow-Green 145C. Fragrance: None.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(9) Stamens: 5 stamens with anthers that are more or less fused and form a cap over the ovary. Anthers: Shape.—Oblong. Length.—Approximately 0.5 cm. Color.—Near RHS White 155B. Pollen.—No pollen. Pistil: Number.—1. Length.—0.4 cm. Style.—Length: 0.4 cm. Color: Near RHS Yellow-Green 144C. Stigma.—Shape: Globular. Color: Near RHS Yellow-Green 149D.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(10) Seeds and fruits: 5 to 10 seeds per fruit. Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility to normal diseases and pests of Impatiens has been observed. Temperature tolerance: Tolerant at 30° C. and 10° C. (grows best at 18° C.-25° C.). Drought tolerance: Not tolerant to drought.