Hibiscus plant named ‘MINSYBLE9’

Abstract

A new and distinct Hibiscus cultivar named MINSYBLE9 is disclosed, characterized by large, dark violet-blue flower with a deep red basal blotch. Flower buds are uniquely dark Violet-Blue. Plants are erect and well branched. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named MINSYBLE9 as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color typical flowers of MINSYBLE9.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates in full color a typical flower and bud of MINSYBLE9.

(3) Age of the plant photographed is approximately 2 years. 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 2015, 6.sup.th edition, except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe MINSYBLE9 plants grown outdoors in La Minetre, France under natural lighting. Measurements were taken during the Summer of 2018. The plants were approximately 3 years old planted in the ground. The growing temperature ranged from approximately 5 C. to 32 C. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Hibiscus syriacus MINSYBLE9

PROPAGATION

(5) Time to Initiate Roots: 20 days at approximately 25 C. Root Description: Fibrous, medium root thickness. Tan/brown in color, not effectively measured with a color chart.

PLANT

(6) Plant type: Perennial shrub. Age of Plant Described: Approximately 3 years old. Growth Habit: Erect deciduous flowering shrub. Height: About 100 cm. Spread: About 35 cm. Length of Primary Lateral Branches: 90 cm. Quantity of Lateral Branches: 8. Characteristics of Primary Lateral Branches: Diameter.4 mm. Color.RHS Yellow-Green 147C. Internode length: 5 cm.

FOLIAGE

(7) Leaf: Arrangement.Alternate. Quantity.Approximately 25 per branch. Average Length.9 cm. Average Width.6 cm. Shape of blade.Ovate. Apex.Acute. Base.Obtuse. Margin.Crenate. Texture of top surface.Glabrous. Texture of bottom surface.Rough. Color: Young foliage upper side: RHS Green 137D. Young foliage under side: RHS Green 137D. Mature foliage upper side: RHS Green 137B. Mature foliage under side: RHS Green 137C. Venation.Type: Pinnate. Venation color upper side: RHS Green 137A. Venation color under side: RHS Green 137A. Petiole.Length: 1.4 cm. Diameter: 0.15 cm. Color: RHS Yellow-Green 147C.

FLOWER

(8) Natural flowering season: July to September. Flower type and habit: Solitary, rotate. Single, double, multiplex.Single. Petals overlapping.Very overlapping. Rate of flower opening: 1 to 2 days from bud to fully opened flower. Flower Longevity on Plant: 1 to 2 days. Persistent or Self-Cleaning: Self-cleaning. Bud: Shape.Ovate. Length.3 cm. Diameter.1.5 cm. Color.RHS Violet-Blue N92A. Flower size: Diameter.10 cm. Depth.3 cm. Petals: Quantity.5. Arrangement.Rotate. Length.5 cm. Width.6 cm. Shape.Orbicular to broad deltate. Apex.Rounded, very slightly undulate. Base.Obovate. Margin.Entire. Texture, upper and lower surfaces.Glabrous. Color.Fully opened, upper and lower surfaces: RHS Violet-Blue 92A to 93C with edge blush Violet-Blue 93B. Color basal blotch: RHS Violet-Blue N79A. Ratio of basal blotch/petal size: 1/3. Feathering color: RHS Violet-Blue N79A. Feathering size: 1.5 to 2 cm and abundant. Sepals: Quantity.4 to 5. Length.2 cm. Width.1 cm. Shape.Ovate. Margin.Entire. Color.RHS Green 138A. Peduncles: Length.4 cm. Diameter.0.3 cm. Angle.About 45 to the lateral branch. Strength.Strong. Texture.Slightly pubescent. Color.RHS Green 138A. Fragrance: None.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(9) Stamens: Number.50. Anthers: Shape.Dorsifixed, broad kidney-shaped. Length.0.3 cm. Pollen color.RHS Yellow 4D. Pollen amount.Abundant. Pistil: Number.1. Length.3.5 cm. Style.Length: 3 cm. Color: Near RHS White 155C. Stigma.Color: Near RHS White 155C.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(10) Seeds and fruits: Moderate quantity of flat crescent seeds. About 5 mm long, 3 mm wide. Color: RHS Greyed-Brown 199C. Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility to normal diseases and pests of Hibiscus syriacus have been observed. Temperature tolerance: Low temperature tolerance to at least USDA Zone 4, high temperature tolerance to at least 40 C.