Calla lily plant named ‘Peter's Pride’

Abstract

‘Peter's Pride’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having hot pink colored spathes. The leaves are green with maculations present.

Claims

1. A new and distinct variety of calla lily plant named ‘Peter's Pride’ as herein described and illustrated.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

(1) The accompanying photographic drawing illustrates the new variety at 84 days from planting, with the colors being as nearly true as is possible with color illustrations of this type.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW PLANT

(2) Type: Deciduous. Form: Semi-spreading. Average spread: 43-60 cm. Branch number: High. Branch color: Yellow-Green Group RHS 145A to 145B. Height of leaf canopy above the soil: 21-25 cm. Height of top of inflorescences above the soil.—27-33 cm. Number of inflorescences per tuber.—>20 cm in diameter: 17-32. Lastingness of inflorescences on the plant: About 14 days. Main use: Potted plant. Average time of flowering: Tubers planted in the field in May in 't Zand, The Netherlands bloom in July. Tubers planted in a greenhouse in February in 't Zand, The Netherlands bloom in April. Disease/pest resistance: Moderate to good tolerance to Pythium root rot and Erwinia bulb soft rot. Hardiness: Not tested. Leaves: Number per plant.—52-68. Width.—4-5 cm, with broadest position in the middle. Length.—21-25.5 cm. Shape.—Lanceolate. Apex.—Apiculate. Base.—Attenuate. Margin.—Entire. Color.—Upper surface: Green Group RHS 137B to 137C, with Green-White Group RHS 157A to 157B maculations present. Lower surface: Green Group RHS 143B to 143C, with White Group RHS 155A to 155B maculations present. Surface texture.—Smooth (both surfaces). Leaf venation.—Pattern: Pinnate. Color: Yellow-Green Group RHS 145A to 145B. Lobes.—None present. Petiole.—Length: 23-25 cm. Diameter: 10-13 mm. Texture: Smooth. Shape: Cylindrical. Strength: Medium to strong. Color: Upper surface: Yellow-Green Group RHS N144C to N144D. Lower surface: Yellow-Green Group RHS 144C to 144D. Spathe: Length.—4.5-5 cm. Width.—3-4.5 cm. Fragrance.—None. Shape.—Leaf-like. Texture.—Smooth. Apex.—Caudate. Base.—Amplexicaul. Margin.—Entire. Color.—Throat spot: Purple-Violet Group RHS N82B. Upper surface: Red-Purple Group RHS 73A to 73B. Lower surface: Red-Purple Group RHS N74B to N74C. Spadix: Length.—25-33 mm. Diameter.—4-9 mm. Color.—Yellow Group RHS 6B to 6C. Position relative to spathe.—Upright from base. Apex.—Rounded and Yellow Group RHS 6B to 6C. Pollen amount.—Abundant. Peduncle: Length.—27-34 cm. Diameter.—8-11 mm. Texture.—Smooth. Color.—Base: Yellow-Green Group RHS 145B to 145C. Upper portion: Yellow-Green Group RHS 144B to 144C. Seeds: Number/flower.—27. Length.—3.5-4.5 mm. Diameter.—2.1-3.8 mm. Color.—White Group RHS 155C. Reproductive organs: Anther.—Shape: Round. Length: Less than 1 mm. Color: Yellow Group RHS 8B to 8C. Filament.—Length: Less than 1 mm. Color: White Group RHS 155D. Style.—Length: Less than 1 mm. Color: Yellow Group RHS 8B to 8C. Pistil.—Number: 15-30. Length: About 1 mm. Stigma.—Shape: Round. Length: Less than 1 mm. Diameter: Less than 1 mm. Ovaries.—Texture: Smooth. Length: Varies between 1 to 10 mm. Diameter: Varies between 1 to 10 mm. Color: Top: Yellow-Orange Group RHS 16C to 16D. Bottom: Yellow Group RHS 2C to 2D.