<i>Agapanthus </i>plant named ‘ALTatomicage’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ALTatomicage is disclosed, characterized by a dwarf growth habit, reaching about 25 cm high. Inflorescences are medium-sized and composed of medium blue flowers Flowering stems (scapes) are thick. The new variety is an Agapanthus, typically produced as an ornamental plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ALTatomicage as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPH

(1) The accompanying photograph illustrates in full color typical plants of ALTatomicage grown in a commercial hoop-house in Vista, California. The plants are approximately one year old, grown one-gallon pots. The photograph was 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

(2) In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart 2015, except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe an ALTatomicage plant. This plant was grown outdoors in a 2-gallon pot, in Camarillo, California. Plants are approximately 1 year old. Temperatures ranged from 15 C. to 40 C. during the day, and from 10 C. to 25 C. at night. No artificial light, photoperiodic treatments were given to the plants. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Agapanthus hybrid ALTatomicage.

PROPAGATION

(3) Propagation method: Rhizome division. Root description: Long single root with limited branching.

PLANT

(4) Age of plant described: 240 days from a rooted cutting. Growth habit: Clump forming tender perennial with arching, pendulous foliage. Plants evergreen to about 5 C. Height: Foliar plane 15 cm. Flowering plane 25 cm. Plant spread: Approximately 15 to 25 cm. Growth rate: Moderate.

FOLIAGE

(5) Leaf: Arrangement.Basal whorls. Quantity.Average 12 to 18 per clump. Average length.10 to 15 cm. Average width.1.5 cm. Shape of blade.Linear. Apex.Acute. Base.Truncate, non-clasping. Margin.Entire. Aspect.Very slightly recurved. Texture of top surface.Glabrous. Texture of bottom surface.Glabrous. Color.Young foliage upper side: Near RHS Green 143B. Young foliage under side: Near RHS Green 143B. Mature foliage upper side: Near RHS Green 137C. Mature foliage under side: Near RHS Green 137C.

FLOWER

(6) Natural flowering season: Begins flowering between May and early June in Southern California. Length of flowering period: Approximately 8 weeks. Inflorescence type: Terminal Umbel with approximately 20 to 25 individual flowers and 6 to 8 buds. Individual flower type: Single. Flower profile: Funnelform. Lasting quality: Inflorescence shows no significant signs of aging for approximately 5 to 6 weeks. Bud: Measured at approximately 2 to 5 days from opening. Shape.Narrow ovate. Length.Approximately 2.5 cm. Diameter.Approximately 7 mm. Color.Near RHS Violet-Blue 93A. Umbel size: Diameter.Average 8 cm. Height.Average 6 cm. Corolla: Arrangement.Apetalous, single, campanulate flowers composed of 6 basally fused tepals, shaped into a flared trumpet. Length.Approximately 2.8 cm. Width.Approximately 2.4 cm at widest point. Lobe length.Approximately 1.5 cm. Lobe width.Average 5 mm. Margin.Entire. Shape.Lanceolate. Apex.Broadly acute or obtuse. Texture.Glabrous all surfaces. Color: Tepals.When opening, upper surface: Near RHS Violet-Blue 96A. When opening, lower surface: Near RHS Violet-Blue 96A. Fully opened, upper surface: Near RHS Violet-Blue 96B. Fully opened, lower surface: Near RHS Violet-Blue 96C. Sepals: Not present. Perianth tube: Length.1.2 cm. Width.4 mm. Color.Inner surface: Near RHS Violet-Blue 96D. Outer surface: Near RHS Violet-Blue 96C. Fragrance: Faint musty scent.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(7) Stamens: Protrusion.Weak protrusion past the floral lobe apex. Filament color.Upper section near RHS Violet-Blue 96A; lower section near 97A. Anthers: Quantity.6. Length.Approximately 3 mm. Color.Near RHS Violet-Blue 96A. Pistil: Number.1. Length.Approximately 2 cm. Style.Color: Near RHS Violet-Blue 96D. Stigma.Shape: Linear. Color: Near RHS Violet-Blue 96A. Scape: Length.Average 20 cm. Width.7 to 10 mm. Texture.Glabrous. Color.Near RHS Green 143C. Pedicel: Length.1 to 1.5 cm. Width.2 mm. Texture.Glabrous. Color.Near RHS Green 143C. Fragrance: None.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(8) Seeds: Not observed to produce seeds. Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance no susceptibility to normal diseases and pests of Agapanthus. Temperature tolerance: Not tested but expected to tolerate 5 C. to about 40 C. Drought tolerance: Will tolerate considerable dryness once established.