Calla lily plant named ‘Diva Himalaya’
PP032490 · 2020-11-17
Assignee
Inventors
Cpc classification
International classification
Abstract
Diva Himalaya is a new variety of calla lily plant having white colored spathes and thin, strong peduncles. The leaves are green with no maculations present.
Claims
1. A new and distinct variety of calla lily plant named Diva Himalaya as herein described and illustrated.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
(1) The accompanying photographic drawing illustrates the new variety, with the colors being as nearly true as is possible with color illustrations of this type.
DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW PLANT
(2) Type: Evergreen. Form.Upright and semi-spreading. Height of leaf canopy above the soil.40-60 cm. Height of top of inflorescences above the soil.50-75 cm. Number of inflorescences per tuber.14-16 cm in diameter: 3-4. 18-20 cm in diameter: 4-5. 20-22 cm in diameter: 5-9. Lastingness of inflorescences on the plant.14-24 days. Main use.Potted plant and cut flower. Production time.Early, after 18-24 weeks. Disease/pest resistance.Very strong tolerance to Pythium root rot and bacteria soft rot. Transport.Easy. Root color.White. Berries.None present. Leaves: Width.10-15 cm. Length.15-25 cm. Shape.Ovate. Apex.Apiculate. Base.Rounded. Margin.Entire. Color.Upper surface: Green Group RHS 137B, with no maculations present. Lower surface: Green Group RHS 137C, with no maculations present. Surface texture.Smooth (both surfaces). Leaf venation.None/indistinct. Petiole.Length: 25-45 cm. Diameter: 0.4-0.8 cm. Texture: Smooth. Shape: Very slim columnar. Color: The base is Green Group RHS 137B and the upper portion is Green Group RHS 137C. Spathe: Length.9-12 cm. Width.6.5-8 cm. Height.10-14 cm. Fragrance.Slightly sweet. Shape.Funnel, with a slightly open back. Texture.Smooth. Apex.Pointed. Base.Continuous. Margin.Entire. Throat spot.Absent. Color.White Group RHS 155D (upper and lower surfaces). Spadix: Length.5-7 cm. Diameter.0.4-0.6 cm. Color.Yellow Group RHS 13A to 13B. Position relative to spathe.Upright from base. Apex.Apiculate. Location of female organs.Upper portion of spadix. Location of male organs.Lower portion of spadix. Pistil number.Numerous, more than 20. Pollen color.White Group RHS 155A to 155B. Peduncles: Diameter.Thin. Strength.Strong. Color.Green Group RHS 137A to Yellow-Green Group RHS 144A.