Calla lily plant named ‘Capitola’

Abstract

Capitola is a new variety of calla lily plant having red-purple colored spathes that are positioned above the foliage. The flower stems are strong and long lasting. The leaves are green with no maculations present.

Claims

1. A new and distinct variety of calla lily plant named Capitola as herein described and illustrated.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

(1) The accompanying photographic drawing illustrates the new variety at 65 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: 40-49 cm. Branch number: Average. Branch color: Yellow-Green Group RHS 145A to 145B. Height of leaf canopy above the soil: 24-29 cm. Height of top of inflorescences above the soil: 36-42 cm. Number of inflorescences per tuber: 18-20 cm in diameter.7-13. 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 tolerance to Pythium root rot and Erwinia bulb soft rot. Hardiness: Not tested. Leaves: Number per plant.23-51. Width.4.5-7 cm, with broadest position in the middle. Length.23-30 cm. Shape.Lanceolate. Apex.Apiculate. Base.Attenuate. Margin.Entire. Color.Upper surface: Green Group RHS 137B to 137C, with no maculations present. Lower surface: Green Group RHS 143A to 143B, with no maculations present. Surface texture.Smooth (both surfaces). Leaf venation.Pattern: Pinnate. Color: Yellow-Green Group RHS 144A to 144B. Lobes.None present. Petiole.Length: 23-28 cm. Diameter: 12-15 mm. Texture: Smooth. Shape: Cylindrical. Strength: Medium. Color: Upper surface: Green Group RHS 143B to 143C. Lower surface: Yellow-Green Group RHS 144C to 144D. Spathe: Position.Above the foliage. Length.4.5-7 cm. Width.4-5 cm. Fragrance.None. Shape.Leaf-like. Texture.Smooth. Apex.Apiculate. Base.Amplexicaul. Margin.Entire. Color.Throat spot: Red-Purple Group RHS 72B. Upper surface: Red-Purple Group RHS 71A to 71B. Lower surface: Red-Purple Group RHS 70B to 70C. Spadix: Length.25-40 mm. Diameter.8-11 mm. Color.Yellow Group RHS 13B to 13C. Position relative to spathe.Upright from base. Apex.Rounded and Yellow Group RHS 4C to 4D. Pollen amount.Abundant. Peduncle: Strength.Strong and erect, with no nodding observed until day 21. Length.37-43 cm. Diameter.11-17 mm. Texture.Smooth. Color.Base: Yellow-Green Group RHS 144C to 144D. Upper portion: Yellow-Green Group RHS 144A to 144B. Seeds: Number/flower.17. Length.3.7-5.8 mm. Diameter.2.5-5.1 mm. Color.White Group RHS 155C. Reproductive organs: Anther.Shape: Round. Length: Less than 1 mm. Color: Yellow Group RHS 8C to 8D. Filament.Length: Less than 1 mm. Color: White Group RHS 155D. Style.Length: Less than 1 mm. Color: Yellow Group RHS 8C to 8D. 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 Group RHS 8A to 8B. Bottom: Red-Purple Group RHS 62A to 62B.