<i>Pelargonium </i>plant named ‘G17003’

Abstract

A new and distinct hybrid Pelargonium cultivar named G17003 is disclosed, characterized by single scarlet-colored flowers and golden foliage with a dark center. Plants are well-branched, upright with a cascading, somewhat lax habit and produce sterile flowers. The new variety is a Pelargonium, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named G17003 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 G17003 grown in a greenhouse in Bellefonte, Pa. This plant is approximately 6 months old, shown planted in a 12 inch container.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates in full color a close up of the flowers and foliage of G17003.

(3) 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 2007, except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe G17003 plants grown to rooted cuttings in a greenhouse in Bellefonte, Pa., then flowered outdoors in Camarillo, Calif. Approximately temperatures ranged from 8 C. to 20 C. at night to 10 C. to 32 C. during the day. No artificial light, photoperiodic treatments were given to the plants. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Pelargonium hybrida G17003.

PROPAGATION

(5) Time to initiate roots: Approximately 15 days at approximately 25 C. soil temperature.

PLANT

(6) Growth habit: Upright and outwardly spreading tender perennial. Height: Approximately 24 cm to top of foliar plane. 36 cm to highest flower. Plant spread: Approximately 30 cm. Pot size of plant described: 4 inch. Growth rate: Rapid. Branching characteristics: Well branched. Length of primary lateral branches: Average range 8 to 17 cm. Diameter of lateral branches: 6 to 8 mm. Quantity of primary lateral branches: Approximately 8 to 12. Characteristics of primary lateral branches: Form.Round. Color.Near RHS Yellow-Green 145A. Texture.Pubescent. Strength.Moderately strong with some flexibility. Internode length: Average 3 cm. Age of plant described: Approximately 8 weeks from a rooted cutting. Root description: Fine, fibrous. Color near RHS Orange-White 159C.

FOLIAGE

(7) Leaf: Arrangement.Alternate. Average length (excluding petiole).Approximately 11.0 cm. Average width.Approximately 13 cm. Shape of blade.Palmate orbicular. 5 main lobes, sinuses 1.5 to 2.8 cm in depth. Aspect.Upwardly cupped. Apex.Acute to rounded. Base.Cordate. Margin.Lobed with broadly spaced crenations. Appearance.Matte. Texture of top surface.Pubescent, soft, velvety. Texture of bottom surface.Pubescent, soft. Color.Young foliage upper side: Near RHS Yellow-Green N144B, center near Greyed-Red 183A, fading outwardly to Greyed-Red 179A. Center coloration about 80% of lamina. Young foliage under side: Near RHS Yellow-Green N144B center Greyed-Orange 171A. Mature foliage upper side: Near RHS Yellow-Green 144A, center near Greyed-Red 183A. Center coloration about 40 to 60% of lamina. Mature foliage under side: Near RHS Green 143C. Center flushed Greyed-Orange 175C. Venation: Type.Pinnate. Venation coloration upper side.Near RHS Yellow-Green 145A. Venation coloration under side.Near RHS Yellow-Green 145C. Petiole: Length.Average range 10 to 13 cm. Width.Approximately 4 mm. Color.Near RHS Yellow-Green 145A. Strength.Very strong. Texture.Pubescent.

INFLORESCENCE FLOWER

(8) Natural flowering season: Spring through Summer. Inflorescence and flower type and habit: Single flowers arranged in umbels emerging from leaf axils. Rate of flower opening: 7 to 10 days from bud to fully opened flower. Flower longevity on plant: About 5 to 7 days. Persistent or self-cleaning: Self-cleaning. Bud: Shape.Oblong. Length.Approximately 1.0 cm. Diameter.5 mm. Color.Near RHS Yellow-Green 145A. Texture.Pubescent. Umbel size: Diameter.9.0 cm. Height.5.0 cm. Flower size: Diameter.3.5 cm. Length.3.0 cm. Corolla/petals: Arrangement.Rotate. Petal quantity.2 large petals, 3 small petals. Large petals.Length: 1.5 cm. Width: 1.5 cm. Small petals.Length: 1.5 cm. Width: 1.0 cm. Petal description: Texture.Glabrous. Appearance.Matte. Apex.Obtuse. Base.Attenuate. Shape.Spatulate. Margin.Entire. Aspect.Slight upward reflex. Color: When opening.Upper surface: Near RHS Red 44A. Lower surface: Near RHS Red 42A. Fully opened.Upper surface: Near RHS Red 44A. Lower surface: Near RHS Red 44C. Ageing.Upper surface: Near RHS Red 44B. Lower surface: Near RHS Red 43C. Calyx/sepals: Quantity per flower.5. Shape.Narrow deltoid. Length.5 mm. Width.2.5 mm. Apex.Acute. Base.Truncate. Margin.Entire. Texture.Pubescent, velvety all surfaces. Color.Upper Surface: Near RHS Yellow-Green 145B. Lower Surface: Near RHS Yellow-Green 145B. Peduncle: Length.Average range 14 to 25 cm. Diameter.Approximately 3 mm. Color.Near RHS Yellow-Green 145B. Texture.Pubescent. Strength.Strong. Orientation.Approximately 15 to 45 degree angle from leaf axil. Pedicel: Length.Average 3.2 cm. Diameter.Approximately 2 mm. Color.Upper surface near RHS Greyed-Red 182A, lower surface near 182B. Texture.Pubescent. Strength.Moderate, flexible. Orientation.Approximately 15 degree angle from peduncle. Fragrance: Strong, musty.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(9) Stamens: Number.5. Filament length.About 3 mm. Anthers: Shape.Linear, strongly recurved. Length.Abut 2 mm. Color.Near RHS Red 45A. Pollen.Not observed. Pistil: Number.1. Length.Approximately 3 mm. Style.Length: 1 mm. Color: Near RHS White N155C. Stigma.Shape: 5 parted linear. Color: Near RHS Red 45A. Ovary.Ovary Color: Near RHS Yellow-Green 145D. Ovary length: Approximately 2 mm.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(10) Disease resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility to the normal diseases and pests of Pelargonium has been observed. Drought tolerance and cold tolerance: The new cultivar can tolerate cold temperatures to approximately 1 C. and tolerates an upper temperature range to at least 38 C. Fruit/seed production: Not observed to date.