<i>Dianthus </i>plant named ‘DDTCC20-0’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Dianthus plant named ‘DDTCC20-0’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique flower color pattern of bright pink with a deep burgundy hallow on the upper petal and distinct light pink margin on the petals. 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 ‘DDTCC20-0’ as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color typical plants of ‘DDTCC20-0’ in a greenhouse in Santa Paula, Calif. This plant are approximately 12 weeks old, grown in 6-inch pots.

(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 ‘DDTCC20-0’ 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 ‘DDTCC20-0’.

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 25 cm. Height: Approximately 23 cm to top of flowering plane. Approximately 18 cm to top of foliar plane. Length plant stem: Average range 6 to 9 cm. Diameter of plant stem: Approximately 3 mm. Quantity stems: Approximately 25. Stem: Color.—Near RHS Green 138B. Texture.—Smooth. Internode length: 2.2 to 3.2 cm.

FOLIAGE

(7) Leaf: Arrangement.—Opposite (in pairs). Quantity.—Approximately 8 to 12 fully expanded per stem. Average length.—6.8 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 138B. Young foliage under side: Near RHS Green 138B. Mature foliage upper side: Near RHS Green 138A. Mature foliage under side: Near RHS Green 138A. 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 25 to 35 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 3.2 cm. Length.—Approximately 2.8 cm. Petals: Petal arrangement.—Multiple whorl. Shape.—Spatulate. Base.—Attenuate. Margin.—Serrated. Apex.—Very shallowly crenate. Length.—1.8 cm. Width.—1.3 cm. Petal quantity.—Average range 18 to 22. Texture.—Smooth all surfaces. Aspect.—Nearly flat. Color: When opening.—Upper surface: Lower section near Red-Purple N74B. Upper section N74C with 2 distinct, ragged-edged halos colored near Red-Purple 59A. Well defined margin Red-Purple 65D. Base Yellow 2D. Lower surface: Near RHS Red-Purple N74C, flushed Red-Purple 59C. Base Yellow 2C. Fully opened.—Upper surface: Lower section near Red-Purple N74A. Upper section N74C with 2 distinct, ragged-edged halos colored near Red-Purple 59A. Well defined margin Red-Purple 65D. Base Yellow 2D. Lower surface: Near RHS Red-Purple N74C, flushed Red-Purple 59C. Base Yellow 2C. Tube: General description.—Tube consists of the elongated, unfused base of the petals. Tube shape caused by a fused calyx. Length.—1.6 cm. Width.—0.6 cm. Texture.—Smooth. Color: Fully opened.—Inner surface: Near RHS Green N138D. Outer surface: Near RHS Green N138D. Bud: Shape.—Elongated cylinder. Length.—Average 1.7 cm. Diameter.—Average 0.7 cm. Color.—Appearing petals colored near Red-Purple 69D. 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 N138D. Bracteoles: Shape.—Narrow Deltoid. Quantity per flower.—5-7. Length.—Approximately 5 mm. Width.—Approximately 3 mm. Margin.—Entire. Texture.—Smooth. Color.—Near RHS Green N138D. Peduncle: Length.—Average 3.3 cm. Diameter.—2.0 mm. Color.—Near RHS Green 138B. Orientation.—Upright. Strength.—Moderate. Texture.—Smooth.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(9) Stamens: Number.—6. Filament.—Length: 0.8 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 1.7 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.