Calla lily plant named ‘Royal Plum’

Abstract

‘Royal Plum’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having red-purple colored spathes. The flower stems are strong and long lasting. The leaves are green with maculations present.

Claims

1. A new and distinct variety of calla lily plant named ‘Royal Plum’ as herein described and illustrated.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

(1) The accompanying photographic drawing illustrates the new variety at 77 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: 28-33 cm. Branch number: Average. Branch color: Yellow-Green Group RHS 144B to 144C. Height of leaf canopy above the soil: 7-10 cm. Height of top of inflorescences above the soil: 21-28 cm. Number of inflorescences per tuber: 16-18 cm in diameter: 8-12. Lastingness of inflorescences on the plant: About 14 days. Main use: Potted plant and cut flower. 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: Strong tolerance to Pythium root rot and Erwinia bulb soft rot. Hardiness: Not tested. Leaves: Number per plant.—12-20. Width.—6.5-8 cm, with broadest position in the middle. Length.—17-21 cm. Shape.—Lanceolate. Apex.—Apiculate. Base.—Attenuate. Margin.—Entire. Color.—Upper surface: Yellow-Green Group RHS 147A, with Greyed-Green Group RHS 195C to 195D maculations present. Lower surface: Yellow-Green Group RHS 147B, with Greyed-Green Group RHS 196C to 196D maculations present. Surface texture.—Smooth (both surfaces). Leaf venation.—Pattern: Pinnate. Color: Yellow-Green Group RHS 147B to 147C. Lobes.—None present. Petiole.—Length: 7-10 cm. Diameter: 10-15 mm. Texture: Smooth. Shape: Cylindrical. Strength: Strong. Color: Upper surface: Green Group RHS 137A to 137B. Lower surface: Green Group RHS 138A to 138B. Spathe: Length.—5-7 cm. Width.—3.5-5 cm. Fragrance.—None. Shape.—Cupped. Texture.—Smooth. Apex.—Apiculate. Base.—Amplexicaul. Margin.—Entire. Color.—Throat spot: Red-Purple Group RHS 72A. Upper surface: Red-Purple Group RHS 61A to 61B. Lower surface: Red-Purple Group RHS 71B to 71C. Spadix: Length.—20-30 mm. Diameter.—6-10 mm. Color.—Yellow Group RHS 12B to 12C. Position relative to spathe.—Upright from base. Apex.—Rounded and Yellow Group RHS 12B to 12C. Pollen amount.—Abundant. Peduncle: Strength.—Strong and erect, with no nodding observed until day 28. Length.—20-27 cm. Diameter.—10-12 mm. Texture.—Smooth. Color.—Base: Yellow-Green Group RHS 144B to 144C. Upper portion: Green Group RHS 143A. Seeds: Number/flower.—8. Length.—2.6-4.2 mm. Diameter.—1.9-2.8 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: Green Group RHS 142B to 142C. Bottom: Greyed-Red Group RHS 181B to 181C.