<i>Pelargonium </i>plant named ‘G17004’

Abstract

A new and distinct Pelargonium cultivar named G17004 is disclosed, characterized by light violet flowers with an orange eye, 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 G17004 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 G17004 grown in a greenhouse in Bellefonte, Pa. This plant is approximately 4 months old, shown planted in an 8 inch pot container.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates in full color a close up of the flowers of G17004.

(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 G17004 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 G17004.

PROPAGATION

(5) Time to initiate roots: Approximately 15 days at approximately 25 C. soil temperature. Root description: Fine, fibrous. Color near RHS Yellow-White 158D.

PLANT

(6) Growth habit: Upright and outwardly spreading tender perennial. Height: Approximately 18 cm to top of foliar plane. 25 cm to highest flower. Plant spread: Approximately 22 cm. Pot size of plant described: 4 inch. Growth rate: Rapid. Branching characteristics: Well branched. Length of primary lateral branches: Average range 4 to 8 cm. Diameter of lateral branches: 5 mm. Quantity of primary lateral branches: Approximately 4 to 6. Characteristics of primary lateral branches: Form.Round. Color.Near RHS Yellow-Green 145B. Texture.Pubescent. Strength.Moderately strong. Internode length: Average 3 mm. Age of plant described: Approximately 6 weeks from a rooted cutting.

FOLIAGE

(7) Leaf: Arrangement.Alternate. Average length (excluding petiole).Approximately 9.0 cm. Average width.Approximately 10 cm. Shape of blade.Palmate orbicular. 5 main lobes, sinuses 2.5 to 3.2 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 151C, center near Greyed-Red 178A. Center coloration about 80% of lamina, stippled into Yellow-Green outer section 178A and Greyed-Orange 177A. Young foliage under side: Near RHS Yellow-Green 145C flushed 151C, center lightly stippled Greyed-Orange 177A. Mature foliage upper side: Near RHS Green 143C, center near Greyed-Orange 175C. Mature foliage under side: Near RHS Green 143C. 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 8 to 14 cm. Width.Approximately 3 mm. Color.Near RHS Yellow-Green 145B. Strength.Very strong. Texture.Pubescent.

INFLORESCENCE FLOWER

(8) Natural flowering season: Spring through Summer. Inflorescence and flower type and habit: Single occurring 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 1.1 cm. Diameter.5 mm. Color.Near RHS Yellow-Green 145A. Texture.Pubescent. Umbel size: Diameter.7.0 cm. Height.6.0 cm. Flower size: Diameter.3.5 cm. Length.1.8 cm. Corolla/petals: Arrangement.Rotate. Petal quantity.2 large petals, 3 small petals. Large petals.Length: 2.2 cm. Width: 1.6 cm. Small petals.Length: 1.7 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-Purple N57A. Lower surface: Near RHS Red-Purple N57B. Fully opened.Upper surface: Near RHS Red-Purple N57A. Lower surface: Near RHS Red-Purple N57B. Ageing.Upper surface: Near RHS Red 52A. Lower surface: Near RHS Red 52B. Calyx/sepals: Quantity per flower.5. Shape.Narrow deltoid. Length.11 mm. Width.4 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 10 to 15 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 3.0 cm. Diameter.Approximately 2 mm. Color.Near RHS Red 47D. Texture.Pubescent. Strength.Moderate, flexible. Orientation.Approximately 15 degree angle from peduncle. Fragrance: 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-Purple 61B. Pollen.Not observed. Pistil: Number.1. Length.Approximately 3 mm. Style.Length: 1 mm. Color: Near RHS Green-White 157A. Stigma.Shape: 5 parted linear. Color: Near RHS Red-Purple 61B. Ovary.Ovary Color: Near RHS Yellow-Green 145C. 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.