Hibiscus plant named 'Ruthib1'

Abstract

A new Hibiscus plant named RutHib1 is characterized by a combination of good form, medium vigor, predominately purple foliage, white flowers with a red eye, and good tolerance to Alternaria, Cercospora, and Phytophthora pathogens.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of the Hibiscus plant named RutHib1 as illustrated and described herein.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0015] The accompanying colored photographic illustrations show the overall appearance and distinct characteristics of the new cultivar of Hibiscus moscheutos RutHib1. The colors in the photographs are as close as possible with the photographic and printing technology utilized.

[0016] The photograph labeled FIG. 1 depicts a five year old RutHib1 plant.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0017] The following is a detailed description of the Hibiscus moscheutos cultivar named RutHib1. Data was collected at a farm in Watkinsville, Ga. from five year old plants grown outdoors and planted in the ground.

[0018] Throughout this specification, color names beginning with a small letter signify that the name of that color, as used in common speech, is aptly descriptive. Color names beginning with a capital letter designate values based upon the R.H.S. Colour Chart, 5.sup.th edition published by The Royal Horticultural Society (R.H.S.), London, England. [0019] Habit: Upright. [0020] Size of plant: [0021] A. Height (cm).74.93. [0022] B. Width (cm).152.40. [0023] Rooting: The new plant typically initiates roots in fourteen to twenty-one days under favorable conditions. [0024] Stem: [0025] A. Color.Greyed-Brown 199-A. [0026] B. Length.88.90 cm. [0027] C. Diameter.1.3 cm (mid stem). [0028] D. Pubescence.None. [0029] E. Shape.Round. [0030] F. Odor (of bruised stem).Grassy. [0031] G. Internode length.3.2 cm-5.7 cm. [0032] H. Average number of stems/branches.50-70. [0033] Leaf: [0034] A. Color (R.H.S.).1. Upper: Predominately greyed-purple 187-A. 2. Lower: Green 137-C. [0035] B. Mature size (lw).19.5 cm16.8 cm. [0036] C. Apex.Acuminate. [0037] D. Base.Cordate. [0038] E. Margin.Erose. [0039] F. Shape.Falcate. [0040] G. Lobes.Three lobes, lobing is shallow. [0041] H. Pubescence.None. [0042] I. Arrangement on stem.Alternate. [0043] J. Venation.Reticulate. [0044] K. Texture.Glabrous (both surfaces of leaf). [0045] Petiole: [0046] A. Length.5.7 cm-10 cm. [0047] B. Shape.Oval. [0048] C. Color (R.H.S.).Greyed orange 165-A. [0049] D. Pubescence.None. [0050] E. Diameter (mm).3.3 mm. [0051] Flower: [0052] A. Inflorescence.1. Flowers per stem 13-63. [0053] B. Individual flower.1. Axillary, terminal Axillary; terminal clusters. 2. Symmetry Actinomorphic. 3. Petals. a. Size (LW) 10.7 cm14.3 cm. b. Shape Obdeltoid. c. Apex Rounded. d. Base Orbicular. e. Margin Entire. f. Color at peak of bloom. i. Upper petal surface White N155-B; Veins Red 55-B. ii. Lower petal surface White N155-B. iii. Eye Zone Red 53-A. g. Number of petals 5. h. Flowers are single. 4. Pedicels. a. Color (R.H.S.) Yellow-green 144-A. b. Pubescence None. c. Length 9.0 cm-9.8 cm. 5. Sepals. a. Number 5. b. Size (LW) 4.5 cm2.3 cm. c. Shape Ovate lanceolate. d. Pubescence Sparsely lanuginous. e. Color (R.H.S.) Yellow-green 144-A. f Texture Both surfaces slightly hairy which provides texture. 6. Stamens. a. Number 135. b. Size (LW) 0.4 cm<0.1 cm. c. Color (R.H.S.) 158-A. d. Pollen Color 158-B. e. Pubescence None. 7. Pistils. a. Number 1 pistil with 5 stigmas. b. Size (LW) 5.7 cm0.6 cm. c. Color of Style (R.H.S.) Yellow-white 158-B. d. Color of Stigma (R.H.S.) Yellow-white 158-A. 8. Bracts. a. Number 12. b. Size 2.85 cm (L); 0.1 cm-0.3 cm (tapered width). c. Color (R.H.S.) Green 143-A. C. Fruit: None observed to date. D. Seed: None observed to date. E. Bloom time: In Watkinsville, Ga., plants typically begin blooming in mid-May and continue blooming until early July. F. Fragrance: No apparent fragrance. [0054] Winter hardiness: The plant has been observed in Watkinsville, Ga., U.S. hardiness zone 8a; and in West Grove, Pa., U.S. hardiness zone 6b.