Lavandula plant named ‘DOWPHSCNT’

Abstract

A new and distinct Lavender cultivar named DOWPHSCNT is disclosed, characterized by short, compact plants. Plants produce unique short, wide flower spikes, uniform inflorescence and very compact plant form. The new variety is a Lavandula, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Lavandula plant named DOWPHSCNT 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 DOWPHSCNT grown outdoors, in the ground in Kent, England. Age of the plant photographed is approximately 4 years from a rooted cutting.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates a close up of the flowers.

(3) 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 2007 except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe DOWPHSCNT plants grown outdoors in a clay loam soil in Kent, England. The growing temperature ranged from approximately 8 C. to 28 C. during the day and from approximately 0 C. to 15 C. during the night. Plants were not shaded. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Lavandula DOWPHSCNT.

PROPAGATION

(5) Time to initiate roots: About 21-28 days at temperatures of 64-75 F. (18-24 C.), rooting hormone can be used to promote early, uniform rooting. Root description: Fibrous.

PLANT

(6) Age of plant described: Approximately 4 years from a rooted cutting. Plant spread: Approximately 70 to 80 cm. Plant height: 45 to 50 cm at 2 years old, 50 to 60 cm at 4 years old. Growth rate: Moderate. Length of primary lateral branches: Approximately 18 cm. Diameter of lateral branches: Average range 0.2 to 0.4 cm. Quantity of lateral branches: About 40. Branches: Color.Near Grey-Brown 199B. Texture/pubescence.Puberulent. Internode length: Average range 1.0 to 4.0 cm.

FOLIAGE

(7) Leaf: Arrangement.Whorls of leaves arranged opposite along stem. Quantity.Approximately 50 per main branch. Average length.Approximately 3.5 to 4.0 cm. Average width.Approximately 0.4 to 0.5 cm. Shape of blade.Linear. Apex.Acute. Base.Truncate. Attachment.Sessile. Margin.Entire and revolute. Texture of top surface.Felt-like indumentum. Texture of bottom surface.Felt-like indumentum. Pubescence.Slight. Color.Young foliage upper side: Near RHS Greyed-Green 191C. Young foliage under side: Near RHS Greyed-Green 191C. Mature foliage upper side: Near RHS Greyed-Green 191B. Mature foliage under side: Near RHS Greyed-Green 191B. Venation.Type: Linear, mid-vein depressed upper surface and protruding on lower surface. Venation color upper side: Indistinguishable from foliage. Venation color under side: Indistinguishable from foliage. Petiole.Not present. Foliage fragrance.Camphoraceous.

FLOWER

(8) Bloom period: Summer. Inflorescence: Form.Small single flowers arranged in whorls on terminal spikes. Florets.Corolla tube is 2-lipped, upper lip 2 lobed, lower lip 3 lobed. Size individual flowers.Length: Approximately 0.5 cm. Diameter: Approximately 0.3 cm. Inflorescence size.Length: Approximately 4 to 12 cm. Width: Approximately 1.5 to 2.0 cm. Coloration of corolla.Immature: Near RHS Violet 86B. Mature: Near RHS Violet 86B. Fading: Near RHS Violet 86B. Coloration of calyx.Immature: Near RHS Violet 83A. Mature: Near RHS Violet 83A. Fading: Near RHS Violet 83A. Bracteoles.Length: Approximately 0.4 cm. Fragrance: Strong lavender scent. Peduncle: Peduncle length.Average range 25 to 30 cm. Peduncle diameter.Approximately 0.2 cm. Aspect.Straight. Color.Near RHS Yellow-Green group 147B.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(9) Stamens: Number.4. Stamen length.Less than 0.2 cm. Anthers: Shape.Reniform. Length.Approximately 0.5 mm. Color.Pale brown, too minute for an accurate measurement with R.H.S. chart. Pollen.Color: Near Yellow-Orange, too scant to measure accurately with R.H.S. chart. Quantity: Sparse. Pistil: Number.1. Length.Approximately 0.4 cm. Style.Length: Approximately 0.6 cm. Color: Near RHS Greyed-White 156D. Stigma.Shape: Oval. Color: Near RHS Greyed-White 156D. Ovary color: Green, not accurately measured with R.H.S. chart.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(10) Seeds and fruits: Scant amount of small seeds produced. Seed size approximately 2.5 mm, colored near RHS Brown 200A. Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility observed. Lavandula is not affected by many diseases and pets. However, Botrytis and some root rot pathogens can be diseases problems, especially in overly wet conditions. Various species of White Fly may infect Lavandula. Temperature tolerance: USDA zone 5.