<i>Rosa </i>plant named ‘RUIRI0091A’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of multiflora shrub Rosa plant named ‘RUIRI0091A’ is disclosed, characterized by large salmon/orange flowers. Foliage is dark green and very glossy. The new variety is a multiflora landscape type garden rose.

Claims

1. A new and distinct Rosa multiflora landscape type plant named ‘RUIRI0091A’ as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a close-up view of an individual flower.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates a plant of the new variety grown in a trial garden at about 2 years of age.

(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 Society Colour Chart 2007 except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe ‘RUIRI0091A’ plants grown outdoors, in De Kwakel, The Netherlands. The growing temperature ranged from approximately 20° C. to 26° C. during the day and from approximately 16° C. to 18° C. during the night. Measurements were taken in September. General light conditions were very bright, normal sunlight. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Rosa ‘RUIRI0091A’. Market classification.—Landscape/groundcover multiflora.

PROPAGATION

(5) Time to initiate roots: About 10 days at approximately 25° C. Time to produce a rooted cutting: About 21 days at approximately 25° C. Typical method: Vegetative terminal cuttings, does not require grafting.

PLANT

(6) Age of plant described: Approximately 2 years. Growth habit: Intermediate. Container size: Open ground. Height: 50 cm. Plant spread: 40 cm. Rootstock: No graft, grown on own root. Growth rate: Moderate. Branching characteristics: Compound. Length of primary lateral branches: Approximately 20 cm. Diameter of lateral branches: Approximately 7 cm. Quantity branches: Numerous. Branches-young wood: Diameter.—Approximately 0.3 cm. Texture.—Smooth. Approximately density/quantity of thorns.—Very many. Color.—Near RHS Greyed-Red 178B. Branches-old wood: Diameter.—Approximately 0.6 cm. Color.—Near RHS Yellow-Green 147C. Texture.—Smooth. Thorns: Approximately density/quantity of thorns.—Many. Color.—Near RHS Greyed-Purple 183B. Height.—Average 0.8 cm. Diameter.—0.6 cm.

FOLIAGE

(7) Leaf: Arrangement.—Imparipinnate. Quantity.—Average 6 per main branch. Internode.—Average 2-3 cm. Average length.—Approximately 10 cm. Average width.—Approximately 8 cm. Leaflet: Quantity.—3, 5, or 7 per leaf. Average length.—Approximately 4.5 cm. Average width.—Approximately 2.5 cm. Shape of blade.—Ovate. Apex.—Obtuse. Base.—Obtuse. Margin.—Serrate. Texture of top surface.—Smooth. Texture of bottom surface.—Smooth. Appearance.—Very glossy upper surface, matte lower surface. Color.—Young foliage upper side: RHS Green 137B. Young foliage under side: RHS Yellow-Green 146B. Mature foliage upper side: RHS Yellow-Green 147A. Mature foliage under side: RHS Yellow-Green 147B. Venation.—Type: Pinnate. Venation color upper side: Near RHS Yellow-Green 146C. Venation color under side: Near RHS Yellow-Green 146C. Stipule: Length.—1.3 cm. Width.—0.8 cm. Color.—RHS Green 137B. Texture.—Smooth. Petiole: Average length.—1 cm. Average diameter.—0.2 cm. Color.—Near RHS Greyed-Greyed-Purple 183C. Base near RHS Green 137B. Texture.—Hairy. Rachis: Length.—1.8 cm. Width.—0.2 cm. Color.—Near RHS Green 137B, flushed Greyed-Greyed-Purple 183C. Texture.—Pubescent.

FLOWER

(8) Natural flowering season: June-October in Europe. Begins flowering after how many years/months: 2 months. Inflorescence type: Multiflora. Rate of flower opening: Approximately 3 days from bud to fully opened flower. Flower longevity on plant: 7 days, after fully opened. Quantity of flowers: 4 flowers per multiflora. Inflorescence size: Diameter.—Approximately 10 cm. Depth.—Approximately 8 cm. Flower size: Diameter.—Approximately 6 cm. Depth.—Approximately 4 cm. Peduncle: Length.—3.5 cm. Diameter.—0.2 cm. Petals: Petal arrangement.—Rotate, loose. Length.—3.5 cm. Width.—4 cm. Shape.—Obcordate. Margin.—Undulate. Apex.—Retuse. Base.—Obtuse. Petal quantity.—15. Texture.—Velvet. Color.—When opening: Upper surface: Near RHS Orange 29C. Lower surface: Near RHS Red 37B. Fully opened: Upper surface: Near RHS Red 36C. Lower surface: Near RHS Red 38B. Bud: Shape.—Oval. Length.—Approximately 2 cm. Diameter.—Approximately 1.4 cm. Color.—Near RHS Red 37B. Sepals: Length.—2.6 cm. Width.—0.9 cm. Shape.—Lanceolate. Color.—Interior Surface: Near RHS Yellow-Green N144D. Exterior Surface: Near RHS Yellow-Green N144C. Texture.—Smooth. Receptacle: Length.—0.8 cm. Width.—0.7 cm. Shape.—Round. Color.—Near RHS Yellow-Green N144D. Fragrance: None.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(9) Stamens: Number.—Approximately 80. Filament length.—Approximately 0.7 cm. Filament color.—Near RHS Yellow-Orange 16D. Anthers: Length.—3 mm. Shape.—Oblong. Color.—Near RHS Yellow-Orange 22A. Pollen.—Color: RHS Yellow-Orange 22A. Quantity: Moderate. Pistil: Number.—Approximately 35. Length.—Approximately 10 mm. Style.—Length: Approximately 0.3 cm. Color: Near RHS Red 46B. Stigma.—Shape: Orbicular. Color: Near RHS Greyed-Orange 168D. Ovary Color: Near RHS White NN155C.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(10) Seeds and fruits: None detected. Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility to normal diseases and pests of Roses observed. Temperature tolerance: USDA zones 4-9.