Calla lily plant named ‘Diva Alpina’
PP032491 · 2020-11-17
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Abstract
Diva Alpina is a new variety of calla lily plant having white colored spathes. The leaves are green with maculations present.
Claims
1. A new and distinct variety of calla lily plant named Diva Alpina as herein described and illustrated.
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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: Semi-spreading. Height of leaf canopy above the soil: 35-50 cm. Height of top of inflorescences above the soil: 55-75 cm. Number of inflorescences per tuber: 14-16 cm in diameter.3-5. 18-20 cm in diameter.4-6. 20-22 cm in diameter.5-10. Lastingness of inflorescences on the plant: 14-21 days. Main use: Potted plant. Disease/pest resistance: Very strong tolerance to Pythium root rot and other root pathogens. Root color: White. Berries: None present. Leaves: Width.4-8 cm. Length.13-25 cm. Shape.Lanceolate to ovate and slightly sagittate at the base. Apex.Apiculate. Base.Sagittate. Margin.Entire. Color.Upper surface: Green Group RHS 137A, with moderately dense, evenly distributed White Group RHS 155C to 155D maculations present. Lower surface: Green Group RHS 137B, with moderately dense, evenly distributed White Group RHS 155C to 155D maculations present. Surface texture.Smooth (both surfaces). Leaf venation.None/indistinct. Petiole.Length: 25-45 cm. Diameter: 0.4-0.75 cm. Texture: Smooth. Shape: Very slim columnar. Color: The base and upper portion are Green Group RHS 137B. Spathe: Length.9-13 cm. Width.6.5-8 cm. Height.9-13 cm. Fragrance.Slightly sweet. Shape.Funnel, with an open back. Texture.Smooth. Apex.Pointed. Base.Continuous. Margin.Entire. Throat spot.Absent. Color.White Group RHS 155D (upper and lower surfaces). Spadix: Length.3-6 cm. Diameter.0.3-0.6 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. Peduncle color: Green Group RHS 137A to Yellow-Green Group RHS 144A.