<i>Hibiscus </i>plant named ‘MINSYWHI07’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named MINSYWHI07 is disclosed, characterized by large flowers colored white with a large red eye and long, well-defined lighter colored red-purple stripes, and dark green foliage. Plants are well branched and compact. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named MINSYWHI07 as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a typical plant of MINSYWHI07 grown in a #3 pot, in Grand Haven, Mich.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates in full color a typical flower of MINSYWHI07.

(3) Age of the plant photographed is approximately 3 years. 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 2015, 6.sup.th edition, except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe MINSYWHI07 plants grown in a poly-greenhouse in Grand Haven, Mich., under natural lighting. Measurements were taken in August 2017. The plants were 2 years old in #3 containers. The growing temperature ranged from approximately 5 C. to 27 C. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Hibiscus hybrid MINSYWHI07.

PROPAGATION

(5) Time to initiate roots: 20 days at approximately 25 C. Root description: Fibrous, medium root thickness. Tan/brown in color, not effectively measured with a color chart. Time to produce a rooted young plant: About 90 days at 25 C.

PLANT

(6) Plant type: Perennial shrub. Age of plant described: Approximately 2 years old. Growth habit: Upright. Height: 63 cm. Spread: 56 cm. Growth rate: Good. Plant vigor: Good. Branching characteristics: Basal. Length of primary lateral branches: 46 cm. Quantity of lateral branches: 10. Characteristics of primary lateral branches: Diameter.8 mm. Color.New: RHS Green 138A. Woody: RHS Brown 200A. Pubescence.On new growth. Internode length: 4-6 cm.

FOLIAGE

(7) Leaf: Arrangement.Alternate, single. Quantity.Approximately 25 per branch. Average length.5.5 cm. Average width.4.75 cm. Shape of blade.Oblanceolate with 3 shallow lobes. Apex.Acute. Base.Oblique. Margin.Lobed with moderate incisions. Texture of top surface.Slightly rough, ribbed. Texture of bottom surface.Rough, distinct veins. Pubescence.None. Color.Young foliage upper side: RHS Green 137A. Young foliage under side: RHS Green 143C. Mature foliage upper side: RHS Green 137A. Mature foliage under side: RHS Green 143C. Venation.Type: Palmate. Venation color upper side: RHS Green 137C. Venation color under side: RHS Green 145A. Petiole.Length: 3 cm. Diameter: 2 mm. Pubescence: Pubescent, both sides. Color: RHS Green 143A, both sides.

FLOWER

(8) Natural flowering season: Summer. Flower arrangement: Axillary, single rotate. Flower type: Rotate. Flowering habit: Whorl. Quantity of flowers per lateral stem: 6. Quantity of buds per lateral stem: 6. Quantity of flowers and buds per plant: About 50. Persistent or self-cleaning: Self-cleaning. Bud: Shape.Oval. Length.2.75 cm. Diameter.1.5 cm. Color.RHS Green 143B. Flower: Diameter.11 cm. Depth.5 cm. Aspect.Outward. Shape.Rotate. Petals: Quantity.5. Appearance.Delicate with slightly undulate edges. Arrangement.Whorled, slightly overlapping. Length.6.5 cm. Width.6 cm. Shape.Obovate. Apex.Obtuse. Base.Attenuate. Margin.Undulate with weak or no incision. Texture, upper and lower surfaces.Smooth, soft. Color.When opening, upper surface: RHS Red-Purple 69D with striations of Red-Purple 71B. When opening, lower surface: RHS Red-Purple 69D with striations of Red-Purple 71B. Fully opened, upper surface: RHS White N155B with an eye of Red 53B and striations of Red-Purple 61B and 61C lighter color towards apex. Fully opened, lower surface: RHS White N155B with streaks of Red-Purple 61C. Petaloids: None. Sepals: Arrangement.Radial. Quantity.5. Length.1.2 cm. Width.2 mm. Shape.Narrowly triangular. Margin.Entire. Apex.Narrowly acute. Base.Truncate. Color, mature, both sides.RHS Green 143A. Texture.Rough, both sides. Calyx: Shape.Funnelform. Length.2.25 cm. Diameter.1.5 cm. Epicalyx: Quantity.5. Length.4 mm. Width.2 mm. Color, mature, both sides.RHS Green 143A. Peduncles: Length.1.5 cm. Diameter.4 mm. Angle.15-45. Strength.Good. Texture.Pubescent. Color.RHS Green 143B. Pedicels: None. Fragrance: None.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(9) Stamens: Number.50. Filament length.2 mm. Filament color.RHS Green-White 157D. Staminal column length.Average 4 cm. Anthers: Shape.Fused. Length.2 mm. Color.RHS White 155A. Pollen color.RHS White 155A. Pollen amount.Some. Pistil: Number.1. Length.4.25 cm. Style.Length: 3.7 cm. Color: RHS White 155C. Stigma.Shape: Peltate. Color: RHS White 155A. Ovary color.RHS White 155C with light shading of Red-Purple 60B.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(10) Seeds and fruits: None observed. Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility to normal diseases and pests of Hibiscus have been observed. Garden performance: Good tolerance, performs well in humid conditions. Temperature tolerance: Low temperature tolerance to at least USDA zone 4, high temperature tolerance to at least 40 C.