Gypsophila Plant Named 'DGYPXLMU'

Abstract

A new and distinct Gypsophila cultivar named DGYPXLMU is disclosed, characterized by medium flower size, medium plant size and early flowering. The new variety is a Gypsophila, suitable for cut flower production and outdoor garden or container uses.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Gypsophila plant named DGYPXLMU as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

[0019] The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a flowering stem of DGYPXLMU grown outdoors in Ecuador.

[0020] FIG. 2 illustrates in full color a close up view of flowers of DGYPXLMU. 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

[0021] 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 DGYPXLMU plants grown in ground beds, outdoors in Ecuador under natural lighting. Measurements were taken during March of 2017. The plants were approximately 3.5 months old. The growing temperature ranged from approximately 12 C. to 25 C. day and night. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. [0022] Botanical classification: Gypsophila paniculata DGYPXLMU. [0023] Propagation: [0024] Typical propagation material.Vegetative cuttings. [0025] Time to rooting.21 to 28 days at approximately 20 C. [0026] Root description.White to tan, very fibrous. Color not accurately measured with R.H.S. colour chart. [0027] Plant: [0028] Growth habit.Very upright. [0029] Height.Approximately 100 cm. [0030] Plant spread.Approximately 40 cm. [0031] Branching characteristics.Basal branch and side branches along the main branch. [0032] Length of lateral branches.Approximately 65 cm. [0033] Approximate quantity of lateral branches.Approximately 10. [0034] Diameter of lateral branches.Approximately 0.4 cm. [0035] Texture of lateral branches.Smooth. [0036] Lateral branch shape.Moderate upward curvature. [0037] Lateral branch strength.Strong and flexible. [0038] Lateral branch color.Approximately Yellow-Green 146C. [0039] Internode length.5 cm (measured at center of the stem). [0040] Number of leaves per lateral branch.Average 40. [0041] Age of plant described.Approximately 3.5 months. [0042] Foliage: [0043] Leaf.Arrangement: Opposite. Compound or single: Compound. Shape of blade: Lanceolate. Average Length: Approximately 8 cm. Average Width: Approximately 2.5 cm. Apex: Acuminate to Acute. Base: Cuneate to truncate. Attachment: Sessile. Margin: Entire. Texture of top surface: Rough. Texture of bottom surface: Rough. Color: Young foliage upper side: Near RHS Yellow-Green 147A. Young foliage under side: Near RHS Yellow-Green 147A. Mature foliage upper side: Near RHS Yellow-Green 147A. Mature foliage under side: Near RHS Yellow-Green 147A. Venation: Type: Parallel. Venation color upper side: RHS Yellow-Green 147A. Venation color under side: Near RHS Yellow-Green 147A. [0044] Flower: [0045] Bloom period.Natural Season: Spring to Summer under Ecuadorian conditions. If applicable Greenhouse Production: Approximately 14 weeks. [0046] Inflorescence.Type: Thyres. Height: Approximately 90 cm. Width: Approximately 65 cm. Quantity of flowers per inflorescence/umbel: approximately 2000. [0047] Bud.Bud shape: Oblate. Bud length: Approximately 0.1 cm. Bud diameter: Approximately 0.2 cm. Bud color: Base near RHS Green 137A; upper section White 155B. [0048] Individual flower.Shape: Rounded Quantity of flowers and buds per plant: Approximately 29,000. Diameter of entire flower: Approximately 0.9 cm. Depth of flower: Approximately 0.5 cm. Rate of opening: Individual flowers: Fully open approximately 4 days from the bud stage. Cut Flower, longevity in vase: Approximately 10 days. Flower longevity on plant: About 4-6 weeks. Persistent or self-cleaning: Persistent Fragrance: Moderate. [0049] Petals.Length of petal: Approximately 0.6 cm. Width of petal: Approximately 0.25 cm. Apex: Blunt. Shape of petal: Spatulate. Petal margin: Entire. Petal Arrangement: Rosette. Petal Number: 28. Petals Fused: Only at the base. Petal Appearance: Matte. Petal Texture: Smooth, all surfaces. [0050] Color.Upper surface at first opening: Near RHS White NN155B. Upper surface at maturity: Near RHS White NN155C. Upper surface at fading: Near RHS White NN155C. Under surface at first opening: Near RHS White NN155B. Under surface at maturity: Near RHS White NN155C. Under surface at fading: Near RHS White NN155C. [0051] Petaloids or other floral structures.No. [0052] Sepal: [0053] Number.5. [0054] Sepal arrangement.Two-Layers. [0055] Sepal length.Approximately 1 mm. [0056] Sepal width.Approximately 0.5 mm. [0057] Sepal shape.Lanceolate. [0058] Sepal texture, both sides.Glabrous. [0059] Base.Acute. [0060] Apex shape.Acuminate to apiculate. [0061] Margin.Entire. [0062] Color, upper and lower.RHS Green 137B along margins, interior White 155B. [0063] Peduncle: [0064] Present.Yes. [0065] Length.Approximately 7 cm. [0066] Diameter.Approximately 0.1 cm. [0067] Angle.About 15 to 35 degrees. [0068] Strength.Strong flexible. [0069] Texture.Glabrous. [0070] Color.Near RHS Yellow-Green 146C. [0071] Pedicel: [0072] Present.Yes. [0073] Length.Approximately 1 cm. [0074] Diameter.Approximately 0.5 cm. [0075] Angle.About 15 degrees from center. [0076] Strength.Strong. [0077] Color.Near RHS Yellow-Green 146C. [0078] Reproductive organs: [0079] Number of pistils per flower.2. Pistil Length: Approximately 0.3 cm. Stigma shape: Can't be seen. Style color: Near RHS White 155C. Style length: Approximately 3 mm. Ovary Color: Near RHS Yellow-Green N144C (upper section small flush near Purple N79A). Stamens Quantity: 2 to 5. Stamen Length: 3 mm. Anther shape: Ovoid. Anther length: 1 mm. Anther color: Near RHS White 155C. Pollen color: Near RHS Yellow-Orange 23B. Pollen Quantity: Scant. [0080] Other characteristics: [0081] Fruit/seed production.Kidney-shaped, Near Brown N200A Minute, less than 1 mm. [0082] Disease/pest resistance.Neither resistant nor susceptibility to normal diseases and pests of Gypsophila has been observed. [0083] Drought tolerance and cold tolerance.Quite good as common to Gypsophila. [0084] Temperature tolerance.USDA zones 3-9.