Hibiscus plant named 'RutHib2'

Abstract

A new Hibiscus plant named RutHib2 is characterized by a combination of good form, medium vigor, purple foliage, magenta 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 RutHib2 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 RutHib2. 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 RutHib2 plant.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0017] The following is a detailed description of the Hibiscus moscheutos cultivar named RutHib2. 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.114.30 cm. [0022] B. Width.173.99 cm. [0023] Rooting: The new plant typically initiates rooting in fourteen to twenty-one days under favorable conditions. [0024] Stem: [0025] A. Color.Greyed-purple 184-B. [0026] B. Length.115.15 cm. [0027] C. Diameter.3 cm-3.5 cm (base) 1.5 cm-1.8 cm (mid stem). [0028] D. Pubescence.None. [0029] E. Shape.Oval to Round. [0030] F. Odor (of bruised stem).Grassy. [0031] G. Internode length.1.8 cm-5.2 cm. [0032] H. Average number of stems/branches.50-70. [0033] Leaf: [0034] A. Color (R.H.S.).1. Upper: Greyed purple 187-A to a brown purple somewhat like 200-A. 2. Lower: Green 147-B. [0035] B. Mature size (lw).19.57 cm13.83 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.6.5 cm-8.5 cm. [0047] B. Shape.Oval. [0048] C. Color (R.H.S.).Greyed orange 175-A. [0049] D. Pubescence.None. [0050] E. Diameter.0.2 cm-0.4 cm. [0051] Flower: [0052] A. Inflorescence.1. Flowers per stem: 62-73. [0053] B. Individual flower.1. Axillary, terminal: Axillary; terminal clusters. 2. Symmetry: Actinomorphic. 3. Diameter: 14 cm. 4. Petals. a. Size (LW) 10.5 cm14 cm. b. Shape Obdeltoid. c. Apex Rounded. d. Base Orbicular. e. Margin Entire. f. Color at peak of bloom. i. Upper petal surface Red purple 67-A (Veins the same). ii. Lower petal surface Red purple 67-A. iii. Eye-zone Red purple 53-A. g. Number of petals 5. 5. h. Flowers are single Pedicels. a. Color (R.H.S.) Green 143-C. b. Pubescence None. c. Length 2 cm-8 cm. 6. Sepals. a. Number 5. b. Size (LW) 4.33 cm2.77 cm. c. Shape Ovate lanceolate. d. Pubescence Sparsely lanuginous. e. Color (R.H.S.) Yellow-green 144-A. f. Texture Both surfaces sparsely pubescent, which provides texture. 7. Stamens. a. Number 177. b. Size (LW) 0.6 cm<0.1 cm. c. Color (R.H.S.) Red purple N66-A. d. Pollen Color Yellow-orange 14-D. e. Pubescence None. 8.Pistils. a. Number 1 pistil with 5 stigmas. b. Size (LW) 4.7 cm0.4-0.9 cm. c. Color of Style (R.H.S.) Red purple 63-C. d. Color of Stigma (R.H.S.) Red purple 63-A. 9. Bracts. a. Number 12. b. Size 2.9 cm (L). c. Color (R.H.S.) Green 143-A. [0054] C. Fruit.Fruit typical of species. [0055] D. Seed.Number of seed per fruit is variable, seed 4 mm wide by 4 mm long, oval to round in shape, color Brown 200 D. [0056] E. Bloom time.In Watkinsville, Ga., plants typically begin blooming in late May and continue blooming through mid-July. [0057] F. Fragrance.No apparent fragrance. [0058] 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.