Agapanthus Plant Named 'MBNAgVar18'

Abstract

A new and distinct Agapanthus cultivar named MBNAGVAR18 is disclosed, characterized by reliable flowering, variegated leaves and small growth form. The new variety is tolerant of glyphosate and sterile. The new variety is a Agapanthus, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Agapanthus plant named MBNAGVAR18 as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

[0028] The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a typical foliage of MBNAGVAR18 grown in Royal Oakes, Calif.

[0029] FIG. 2 illustrates in full color a close up of the flowers of MBNAGVAR18. 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

[0030] 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 MBNAGVAR18 plants grown outdoors in Royal Oaks, Calif. Plants are approximately 1 year old. Temperatures ranged from approximately 8 C. to 15 C. at night and 10 C. to 32 C. during the day. No artificial light, photoperiodic treatments were given to the plants. No chemical treatments were given to plants. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. [0031] Botanical classification: Agapanthus hybrida MBNAGVAR18.

PROPAGATION

[0032] Root description: Thick, fleshy root system colored near Brown 199D and Orange-White 159C.

PLANT

[0033] Growth habit: Clump forming tender perennial with arching, pendulous foliage. Plants evergreen to 5 F. [0034] Height: Foliar plane 40 to 50 cm. Flowering plane 70 to 80 cm. [0035] Plant spread: Approximately 60 cm. [0036] Growth rate: Moderate, slower growth than non-variegated forms. [0037] Diameter of stem: Flower stems 5 to 8 mm. [0038] Growth pattern: The plant makes growth throughout most of the year but particularly in the summer months. This grow is in the form of basal shoots or pups as well as some leaf extension. From mid-summer flowers start to appear and remain for much of the summer.

FOLIAGE

[0039] Leaf: [0040] Average leaf length.Approximately 20 to 25 cm. [0041] Average leaf width.Approximately 1.0 to 1.8 cm. [0042] Arrangement.Basal, irregular whorls. [0043] Shape of blade.Linear. [0044] Apex.Acute. [0045] Margin.Entire. [0046] Texture of top surface.Smooth. [0047] Texture of bottom surface.Smooth. [0048] Quantity of leaves per plant.Average 30 to 40. [0049] Color.Mature Upper surface: Center of blade near Green 137C, streaks near Yellow 2D, margin near Yellow 11C. Mature Lower surface: Center of blade near Green 138A and 138B, colors present individually, mostly striped. Green center streaked with Yellow 4C. Margin near Yellow 8C. Immature Upper surface: Striped Green 137B and Yellow-Green 154B. Immature Lower surface: Striped Green 137B and Yellow-Green 154B. [0050] Apex.Acute. [0051] Margin.Entire. [0052] Base.Truncate, non-clasping. [0053] Aspect.First year growth is mainly upright, slightly upwardly curved. With maturity foliage becomes more arched.

FLOWER

[0054] Natural flowering season: Begins flowering in May, in California. [0055] Length of flowering period: Approximately 8 weeks. [0056] Inflorescence type: Terminal Umbel with approximately 20 individual flowers and 5 to 10 buds. [0057] Individual flower type: Single. [0058] Flower profile: Funnelform. [0059] Lasting quality: Inflorescence shows no significant signs of aging for approximately 5 to 6 weeks. [0060] Bud: [0061] Shape.Narrow ovate. [0062] Length.Approximately 2.1 cm. [0063] Diameter.Approximately 0.7 cm. [0064] Color.Near RHS Violet-Blue 91A, apex near 93B. [0065] Umbel size: [0066] Diameter.Average 13 cm. [0067] Height.Average 7 cm. [0068] Corolla: [0069] Arrangement.Apetalous, single, campanulate flowers composed of 6 basally fused tepals, shaped into a flared trumpet. [0070] Size.Length: Approximately 3.0 cm. Width: Approximately 3.3 cm at widest point. Lobe Length: Approximately 1.8 cm. Lobe Width: Average range 0.7 cm. [0071] Margin.Entire. [0072] Shape.Lanceolate. [0073] Apex.Broadly acute. [0074] Texture.Glabrous all surfaces. [0075] Color: [0076] Tepals.When opening: Outer surface: Near Violet-Blue 93B, streaked 93A. Inner surface: Near Violet-Blue 93C, streaked 93B. Fully opened: Outer surface: Near Violet-Blue 93C, streaked 93B. Inner surface: Near Violet-Blue 93D, streaked 93B. Color Changes when Aging: Outer surface: Near RHS Violet-Blue 93B Inner surface: Near RHS Violet-Blue 93D [0077] Sepals.Not Present. [0078] Fragrance: Moderately strong musty scent. [0079] Perianth tube.Length: 0.8 cm. Color: Inner surface: Near Violet-Blue 92D. Outer surface: Near Violet-Blue 93B. [0080] Flower filament color: Upper section near Violet-Blue 90D, lower section near 91D. [0081] Flower anther color: Near Violet-Blue 90A. [0082] Anther quantity: 6, each approximately 0.2 cm long. [0083] Stamen protrusion: Not protruding past the floral lobe apex. [0084] Pistil: [0085] Number.1. [0086] Length.Approximately 1.5 cm. [0087] Stigma.Shape: Linear. Color: Near Violet-Blue 91D. [0088] Flower style color: Near Violet-Blue 90C. [0089] Pedicel: [0090] Length.1.8 to 2.5 cm. [0091] Texture.Glabrous. [0092] Color.Near Green 137A, heavily flushed Greyed-Purple N187A. [0093] Fragrance: None.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

[0094] Seed production: Sterile, no seed produced to date. [0095] Disease resistance: Seems unaffected by any disease. [0096] Temperature tolerance: Not tested but expected to handle 5 C. to +30 C. [0097] Drought tolerance: Will tolerate considerable dryness once established.