<i>Hibiscus </i>plant named ‘RutHib3’

Abstract

A new Hibiscus plant named RutHib3 is characterized by a combination of good form, medium vigor, green/reddish foliage, magenta flowers with a red-purple eye, and good tolerance of Hibiscus sawfly and leaf spot pathogens.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of the Hibiscus plant named RutHib3 as illustrated and described herein.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

(1) The accompanying colored photographic illustrations show the overall appearance and distinct characteristics of the new cultivar of Hibiscus moscheutos RutHib3. The colors in the photograph are as close as possible with the photographic and printing technology utilized.

(2) FIG. 1 is a photograph of a plant of the new RutHib3 variety showing its green foliage.

(3) FIG. 2 is a photograph of a plant of the RutHib3 variety with flowers; the plant in this photograph is 11 months old from an unrooted cutting.

(4) FIG. 3 is a close up photograph of a flower and a leaf with darker coloration of the plant of FIG. 2.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

(5) The following is a detailed description of the Hibiscus moscheutos cultivar named RutHib3. Data was collected at a horticulture farm in Watkinsville, Ga. from a two-year old plant grown outdoors and planted in the ground.

(6) The color determination is in accordance with The R.H.S. Colour Chart, 6.sup.th edition published in 2015 by The Royal Horticultural Society (R.H.S.), London, England, except where general color terms of ordinary significance are used. Habit: Compact, rounded. Size of plant: A. Height.81 cm. B. Width.119 cm. Stem: A. Color.Yellow-Green 144B. B. Length.85 cm. C. Diameter.1.5-2 cm (base) 0.75-1 cm (mid stem). D. Pubescence.None. E. Shape.Round. F. Odor (of bruised stem).None. G. Internode length.3-6.5 cm. Leaf: A. Color (R.H.S.).1. Upper: Green NN137B or Greyed-Purple N186C when under high intensity sunlight or as the foliage matures. 2. Lower: Yellow-Green 148B. B. Mature size (lw).11 cm5.5 cm. C. Apex.Acute. D. Base.Cordate. E. Margin.Crenate to dentate. F. Shape.Ovate. G. Number of lobes.0. H. Pubescence.Both upper and lower are heavily stellate. I. Arrangement on stem.Alternate. J. Venation.Palmate. K. Texture.Soft, velvety. Petiole: A. Length: 4-6.5 cm. B. Shape.Oval. C. Color.1. Upper: Greyed-Red 178A. 2. Lower: Yellow-Green 144C. D. Pubescence.Moderately stellate. E. Diameter.2-3 mm. Flower: A. Inflorescence.1. Flowers per stem: 1; Occur in terminal clusters of 5 to 10 flowers per cluster. B. Individual flower.1. Axillary, terminal: Axillary. 2. Symmetry: Actinomorphic. 3. Petals a. Size (LW) 10-12 cm10-12 cm. b. Shape Obovate. c. Apex Round. d. Base Truncate. e. Margin Entire. f. Color at peak of bloom 1. Upper Red-purple 64C, 59A eye. 2. Lower Red-purple 64C, 59A eye. g. Size of eye zone Small. h. Petal undulation Weak. i. Petal arrangement Slightly overlapping. j. Flower lastingness Flowers open before dawn and close by late afternoon on a sunny day. 4. Pedicels a. Color (R.H.S.) Yellow-Green 144C with a splash of Greyed-Purple 183C along one side. b. Pubescence Moderately stellate. c. Length 4.5- 5.5 cm. 5. Sepals a. Number 5. b. Size (LW) 42 cm. c. Shape Ovate. d. Pubescence Both inner and outer are heavily stellate. e. Color (R.H.S.) 1. Outer Yellow-Green 146C. 2. Inner Yellow-Green 144B. 6. Stamens a. Number 100-200. b. Size (LW). 1. Anther 3 mm2 mm. 2. Filament 3.5 mm0.5 mm. c. Color 1. Anther Greyed-Yellow 160D. 2. Filament Red-Purple 68A at base; Red-Purple 68D at top. d. Pollen Color Greyed-Yellow 160C. e. Pubescence 1. Anther Smooth. 2. Filament Essentially smooth-has the occasional solitary papillose-hispid hair. f. Staminal column 5-6 mm. 7. Pistils a. Number 5. b. Size (LW) 1. Style 10-12 mm1 mm. 2. Ovary 7 mm7 mm. c. Color of Style (R.H.S.) Red-Purple 67A. d. Color of Stigma (R.H.S.) White 155B covered with hairs that are Red-Purple 65A. e. Color of Ovary (R.H.S.) Yellow-Green 150D. 8. Bracts a. Number 10-15. b. Size 25-30 mm2-3 mm. c. Color (R.H.S.) 1. Inner Yellow-Green 146C. 2. Outer Yellow-Green 146B with Greyed-Purple 187A at tip. 9. Flower bud a. Average length 3 cm. b. Color Yellow-green 144A. Fruit and seed: None.

(7) Winter Hardiness not determined. Has been grown in Watkinsville, Ga.; USDA hardiness zone 8a.

(8) Good tolerance of Hibiscus sawfly (Atomacera decepta). Good tolerance of leaf spot pathogens (Alternaria alternata and Cercospora).