<i>Petunia </i>plant named ‘DPETORFRST’

Abstract

A new and distinct Petunia plant named ‘DPETORFRST’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant, extra-large flowers on well-branched plants with a semi-trailing habit. Flowers are uniquely colored purple-violet with 5 white interior stripes and a thin white floral rim. White coloration is more pronounced in higher temperature and more intense light conditions, while flowers have more purple-violet coloration in cooler, lower light conditions. The new variety is a Petunia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘DPETORFRST’ 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 ‘DPETORFRST’ grown in a 13 cm pot in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel under moderate Fall conditions.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates in full color a close up view of a typical flower of ‘DPETORFRST’ grown under the same moderate Fall conditions. Age of the plant photographed is approximately 11 weeks from a rooted cutting in a 13 cm pot.

(3) FIG. 3 illustrates in full color a close up view of a typical flower of ‘DPETORFRST’ grown under high light, high temperature conditions.

(4) FIG. 4 illustrates multiple flowers on a plant grown under high light, high temperature conditions.

(5) 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

(6) 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 ‘DPETORFRST’ plants grown in a greenhouse in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel, under natural lighting. Measurements were taken during Summer of 2020. The plants were approximately 60 days old from a rooted cutting in a 12 cm pot. The growing temperature ranged from approximately 18° C. to 28° C. during the days, 13° C. to 18° C. during the nights. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Measurements taken during June of 2020. Botanical classification: Petunia hybrida ‘DPETORFRST’.

PROPAGATION

(7) Total rooting time: About 10 to 14 days at approximately 20° C. Root description: Fibrous and white, color not accurately measured with R.H.S. chart.

PLANT

(8) Growth habit: Semi-trailing. Pot size of plant described: 13 cm. Height: To top of flowers: about 20 cm. Plant spread: about 70 cm. Growth rate: Vigorous. Branching characteristics: Length of primary lateral branches: About 35 cm. Diameter of lateral branches: About 0.3 cm. Quantity of primary lateral branches: 8. Characteristics of primary lateral branches: Form.—Cylindrical. Diameter.—About 0.3 cm. Color.—RHS Yellow-Green 144 B. Texture.—Pubescent. Strength.—Strong. Internode length: About 2.5 cm.

FOLIAGE

(9) Leaf: Arrangement.—Opposite. Quantity.—Approximately 40 per branch. Average length.—7 cm. Average width.—3 cm. Shape of blade.—Elliptic. Apex.—Obtuse. Base.—Acute. Margin.—Entire. Texture of top surface.—Velvety. Texture of bottom surface.—Velvety. Angle of attachment.—90 degrees. Color.—Young foliage upper side: RHS Green 137 C. Young foliage under side: RHS Yellow-Green 146 B. Mature foliage upper side: RHS Green N 137 A. Mature foliage under side: RHS Yellow-Green 146 B. Venation: Type: Pinnate. Venation color upper side: RHS Yellow-Green 146 B. Venation color under side: RHS Yellow-Green 146 C. Petiole: Length: about 0.8 cm. Diameter: about 0.3 cm. Color: RHS Yellow-Green 146 B. Texture: Velvety.

FLOWER

(10) Bloom period: In moderate climate zones, USDA Zone 7 and up blooming occurs from Spring to late Fall. Days to flowering from rooted cutting: About 30 days. Inflorescence and flower type and habit: Axillary, single flower, salverform shape, erect habit. Rate of flower opening: 2 to 3 days from bud to fully opened flower. Flower longevity on plant: 3-6 days. Approximate quantity of flowers per plant: About 60. Persistent or self-cleaning: Self-cleaning. Bud: Shape.—Tubular. Length.—About 5 cm. Diameter.—About 1 cm. Color.—RHS Violet 83 A. Flower size: Diameter.—About 7.5 cm. Flower tube length.—About 3 cm. Flower tube diameter at distal end.—About 1.5 cm. Flower tube diameter at proximal end.—About 0.4 cm. Petals: Length from throat.—About 3 cm. Width.—About 3 cm. Quantity.—5. Texture.—Velvety. Apex.—Acute. Margin.—Entire. Color: When opening: Upper surface.—RHS Purple-Violet N 80 A with 5 Stripes and rim, White NN 155 D. Lower surface.—RHS Purple-Violet N 80 C with 5 Stripes and rim, White NN 155 D. Fully opened: Upper surface.—RHS Purple-Violet N 80 B with 5 Stripes and rim, White NN 155 D. White stripes and rim significantly thicker during hot temperatures. Lower surface.—RHS Purple-Violet N 80 D with 5 Stripes and rim, White NN 155 D. Flower throat (inside).—RHS Purple-Violet N 80 B. Flower throat, vein.—RHS Violet-Blue N 92 C (dense veins at opening). Flower tube (outside).—RHS Purple-Violet N 81 A. Flower tube, vein.—RHS Yellow-Green N 144 D. Fading: Petals fading to.—RHS Purple-Violet N 80 C with 5 Stripes and rim, White NN 155 D The White stripes and rim are usually wider at this stage. Calyx/sepals: Quantity per flower.—5. Shape.—Linear. Length.—About 1.5 cm. Width.—About 0.5 cm. Apex.—Obtuse. Base.—Cuneate. Margin.—Entire. Texture.—Velvety. Color.—Upper Surface: RHS Green 137 C. Lower surface.—RHS Yellow-Green 146 B. Pedicel: Length.—About 2 cm. Diameter.—About 0.2 cm. Color.—RHS Yellow-Green 146 C. Orientation.—45 degrees. Fragrance: None.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(11) Stamens: Number.—5. Filament length.—About 2 cm. Anthers: Length.—About 0.2 cm. Shape.—Rounded. Color.—RHS Violet 85 C. Pollen.— Color.—RHS Violet-Blue 92 B. Quantity: Plenty. Pistil: Number.—1. Length.—About 2.8 cm. Style.—Length: about 2.3 cm. Color: RHS Yellow-Green N 144 D. Stigma.—Shape: Rounded. Color: RHS Yellow-Green 144 C. Ovary Color: RHS Yellow-Green 146 C.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(12) Seeds and fruits: About 80 dark brown, rounded seeds of about 0.5 mm diameter, per one, conical capsule. Colored near Brown 200B. Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility to the normal diseases and pests of Petunia have been observed. Pests common to Petunia include Aphids and thrips. Typical diseases are Botrytis and Pythium. Temperature tolerance: Tolerates a range between 5° C. to 40° C.