<i>Dianthus </i>plant named ‘DDTBW13-0’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Dianthus plant named ‘DDTBW13-0’ is disclosed, characterized by unique bi-color flowers of burgundy with well-defined white margins. Plants bloom for an extended period into the Summer and are hardy to USDA Zone 5. The new variety is a Dianthus, typically produced as a garden or container plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘DDTBW13-0’ 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 ‘DDTBW13-0’ in a greenhouse in Santa Paula, Calif. This plant are approximately 12 weeks old, grown in a 6 inch pot.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates a close-up view of the flowers.

(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 Colour Chart, 2007, except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe ‘DDTBW13-0’ plants in a commercial greenhouse in Santa Paula, Calif. Temperatures ranged from 10° C. to 29° C. night and day. No artificial light, photoperiodic treatments or chemical treatments were given to the plants. Natural light conditions were approximately 2500 to 4000 fc of light. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Dianthus hybrid ‘DDTBW13-0’.

PROPAGATION

(5) Time to initiate roots: About 10 days at approximately 24° C. Time to produce a rooted cutting: About 18 days at 24° C. Root description: Fibrous roots, approximately 1 to 3 mm in diameter, colored near Orange-White 159C.

PLANT

(6) Age of plant described: Approximately 20 weeks from rooted cutting. Pot size: 6 inches. Plant type: Compact upright flowering perennial. Plant habit: Upright growing stems emerge basally. Plant spread: Approximately 28 cm. Height: Approximately 23 cm to top of flowering plane. Approximately 19 cm to top of foliar plane. Length plant stem: Average range 7 to 10 cm. Diameter of plant stem: Approximately 3 mm. Quantity stems: Approximately 30. Stem: Color.—Near RHS Green 139D. Texture.—Smooth. Internode length: 2.2 to 3.4 cm.

FOLIAGE

(7) Leaf: Arrangement.—Opposite (in pairs). Quantity.—Approximately 8 to 12 fully expanded per stem. Average length.—7.0 cm. Average width.—4 mm. Shape of blade.—Linear. Apex.—Acute. Base.—Clasping. Attachment.—Sessile. Margin.—Entire. Texture of top surface.—Smooth. Texture of bottom surface.—Smooth. Pubescence.—None. Color.—Young foliage upper side: Near RHS Green 137D. Young foliage under side: Near RHS Green 138A. Mature foliage upper side: Near RHS Green 137B. Mature foliage under side: Near RHS Green 137B. Venation.—Type: Linear. Venation color upper side: Indistinguishable from foliage. Venation color under side: Indistinguishable from foliage.

FLOWER

(8) Natural flowering season: Continuous flowering from Spring until Fall. Inflorescence type and habit: Umbel of 2 to 4 flowers. Flower longevity on plant: 2-3 weeks. Quantity of flowers: Approximately 30 to 40 flowers and buds on a 12-week old plant. Flowers persistent or self-cleaning: Persistent. Fragrance: Very mild sweet, clove-like scent. Inflorescence (umbel) size: Diameter.—Approximately 6.0 cm. Height.—Approximately 5.0 cm. Individual flower size: Diameter.—Approximately 3.5 cm. Length.—Approximately 3.1 cm. Petals: Petal arrangement.—Multiple whorl. Shape.—Spatulate. Base.—Attenuate. Margin.—Serrated. Apex.—Shallowly serrated. Length.—2.0 cm. Width.—1.5 cm. Petal quantity.—Average range 12 to 18. Texture.—Smooth all surfaces. Aspect.—Nearly flat. Color: When opening.—Upper surface: Near RHS Red 46A flushed Red-Purple 59A, very small speckles near 59D. Well defined margin Red 56C. Base Yellow 2D. Lower surface: Near RHS Red 51A flushed Red-Purple 59D. Base Yellow 2C. Fully opened.—Upper surface: Near RHS Red 46A and 48B flushed Red-Purple 59A and 58A, very small speckles near 59D and 58D. Well defined margin White N155C. Base Yellow 2D. Lower surface: Near RHS Red 49A flushed Red-Purple 59D. Base Yellow 2C. Tube: General description.—Tube consists of the elongated, unfused base of the petals. Tube shape caused by a fused calyx. Length.—1.8 cm. Width.—0.7 cm. Texture.—Smooth. Color: Fully opened.—Inner surface: Near RHS Green 138B. Outer surface: Near RHS Green 138B. Bud: Shape.—Elongated cylinder. Length.—Average 2.0 cm. Diameter.—Average 1.0 cm. Color.—Appearing petals colored near Red 54D flushed Red-Purple 59A. Sepals: Quantity.—5. Arrangement.—Fused tube. Shape.—Cylindric. Length.—1.5 cm. Width.—0.3 cm. Margin.—Entire. Apex.—Acute. Texture.—Smooth upper and lower surfaces. Color.—Near RHS Green 138B. Bracteoles: Shape.—Narrow Deltoid. Quantity per flower.—5-7. Length.—Approximately 5 to 7 mm. Width.—Approximately 3 mm. Margin.—Entire. Texture.—Smooth. Color.—Near RHS Green 138B. Peduncle: Length.—Average 3.2 cm. Diameter.—2.0 mm. Color.—Near RHS Green 138B. Orientation.—Upright. Strength.—Moderate. Texture.—Smooth.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(9) Stamens: Number.—6. Filament.—Length: 1. cm. Color: RHS White N155C. Anthers.—Shape: Oblong. Length: 2 mm. Color: RHS Green-Yellow 1D. Pollen: Not observed. Pistil: Number.—1. Length.—Approximately 2.7 cm. Style.—Number: 2. Length: Approximately 1.9 cm. Color: Near RHS White N155D. Stigma.—Length: about 0.5 mm. Shape: Linear, arching. Color: Near RHS White 155A. Ovary.—Shape: Oblong. Diameter: 0.4 cm. Length: 0.7 cm. Color: Near RHS Yellow-Green N144D.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(10) Seeds and fruits: Not observed to date. Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility to the normal diseases and pests of Dianthus has been observed. Typical diseases of Dianthus include: Alternaria dianthicola, Botrytis cinerea, Erwinia chrysanthemi, Pseudomonas caryophylli, Fusarium graminearum, Fusarium avenaceum, Fusarium culmorum and Rhizoctonia solani, Typical pests include; various species of Thysanopthera, various Aphis species, and various species of Tetranychus. Temperature tolerance: USDA zones 5 through 10 tolerant.