Calibrachoa plant named ‘DCALCOFUCH’

Abstract

A new and distinct Calibrachoa cultivar named DCALCOFUCH is disclosed, characterized by a mounded growth habit and day length neutral flowering. The plants flower early and abundantly. The flower has a vibrant fuchsia color with a bright yellow throat. The new variety is a Calibrachoa, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named DCALCOFUCH 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 DCALCOFUCH grown in a greenhouse, in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates in full color a typical mature flower of DCALCOFUCH. Age of the plant photographed is approximately 60 days from a rooted cutting in a 13 cm pot. 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

(3) In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Mini Colour Chart 2005 except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe DCALCOFUCH plants grown in greenhouse in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel, under natural lighting. Measurements were taken during April of 2016. The plants were approximately 60 days from a rooted cutting in a 13 cm pot. The growing temperature ranged from 15 C. to 28 C. during the days, 15 C. to 20 C. during the nights. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Calibrachoa hybrid DCALCOFUCH.

PROPAGATION

(4) Time to initiate roots: 10-15 days at approximately 20 C. Root description: Fibrous. Colored tan and white, not accurately measured with R.H.S. chart.

PLANT

(5) Growth habit: Mounded. Pot size, of plant described: 13 cm. Height: To top of flowers: 14 cm. Plant spread: 30 to 40 cm. Growth rate: Medium. Branching characteristics: Length of primary lateral branches: 13 to 15 cm. Diameter of lateral branches: 0.2 to 0.3 cm. Quantity of primary lateral branches: 6 to 7. Characteristics of primary lateral branches: Form.Cylindrical to Laterally compressed. Diameter.0.2 to 0.3 cm. Color.Yellow-Green 146C. Texture.Hispid. Strength.Good, flexible. Internode length: 0.5 to 1 cm.

FOLIAGE

(6) Leaf: Leaf: Arrangement.Alternate. Quantity.Approximately 50 per branch. Average length.3.2 cm. Average width.1.2 cm. Shape of blade.Elliptic. Apex.Rounded. Base.Acuminate. Margin.Entire. Texture of top surface.Glabrous. Pubescence.Scabrous. Aspect.90 degrees. Color.Young foliage upper side: Near RHS Green 137B. Young foliage under side: Near RHS Green 138B. Mature foliage upper side: Near RHS Green 137A. Mature foliage under side: Near RHS Green 138B. Venation.Type: Pinnate. Venation color upper side: Near RHS Green 137A. Venation color under side: Near RHS Green 138B. Petiole.Length: 0.3 to 0.4 cm. Diameter: 0.1-0.15 cm. Color: Near RHS Green 137B. Texture: Glabrous.

FLOWER

(7) Natural flowering season: All seasons. Days to flowering from rooted cutting: 20 to 30 days. Inflorescence and flower type and habit: Individual salverform flowers, outwardly facing. Rate of flower opening: 2 to 3 days from bud to fully opened flower. Flower longevity on plant: 4 to 7 days. Approximate quantity of flowers per plant: About 50. Persistent or self-cleaning: Self-cleaning. Bud: Shape.Ovoid. Length.0.4 cm. Diameter.0.3 cm. Color.Near RHS Yellow-Green 145B. Flower size: Diameter.4.3 cm. Length.4.3 cm. Flower tube diameter at distal end.1 cm. Flower tube diameter at proximal end.0.3 cm. Petals: Length from throat.1.6 to 1.8 cm. Width.2 cm. Quantity.5. Texture.Glabrous. Apex.Emarginated. Margin.Entire. Color: When opening.Upper surface: Near RHS Red-Purple N74A RHS. Lower surface: Near RHS Red-Purple N74C RHS. Fully opened.Upper surface: Near RHS Red-Purple N74A with Red-Purple 61A veins. Lower surface: Near RHS Red-Purple N74C with 61A veins. Flower throat (inside): Near Yellow 8B. Flower throat, vein: Near Violet 85C. Flower tube (outside): Near Yellow 8D. Flower tube, vein: Near Violet 83A. Petal color, fading to: Near RHS Red-Purple N74B. Calyx/sepals: Quantity per flower.5. Shape.Lance-Shaped (lanceolate). Length.1.5 cm. Width.0.5 cm. Apex.Rounded. Base.Cuneate. Margin.Entire. Texture.Glabrous. Color.Upper Surface: Yellow-Green 146A. Lower Surface: Yellow-Green 146B. Peduncle: Not Relevant. Pedicel: Length.2 cm. Diameter.0.1 cm. Color.Yellow-Green 147C. Orientation.45 degrees. Fragrance: None.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(8) Stamens: Number.5. Filament length.0.5 to 0.9 cm. Anthers: Length.0.1 cm. Shape.Globose. Color.Near Yellow 9C. Pollen.Color: Near Yellow 9D. Quantity: Moderate. Pistil: Number.1. Length.1 cm. Style.Length: 0.6 cm. Color: Yellow-Green 147D. Stigma.Shape: Oblate. Color: Yellow-Green 147B. Ovary Color: Yellow-Green 147D.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(9) Seeds and fruits: About 30 Brown, rounded seeds of about 0.5 mm diameter, per one brown, conical capsule. Capsule light brown, seeds dark brown, neither accurately measured with R.H.S. chart. Disease/pest resistance: Typical to known Calibrachoa varieties. Neither resistance nor susceptibility to the normal diseases and pests of Calibrachoa have been observed. Pests common to Calibrachoa include Aphids and thrips. Typical diseases are Botrytis and Pythium. Temperature tolerance: 5 C. to 30 C. Drought tolerance: No tolerance for drought.