<i>Impatiens </i>plant named ‘DIMPSLPRRD’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named DIMPSLPRRD is disclosed, characterized by large red flowers, and dark olive-green foliage. Plants are sun-resistant, have mounded habits and are well-branched. The new variety is an Impatiens, typically produced as an ornamental plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named DIMPSLPRRD as herein illustrated and described.

Description

(1) 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

(2) 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 DIMPSLPRRD plants grown in a greenhouse in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel, under natural lighting. Measurements were taken during autumn. The growing temperature ranged from approximately 20 C. to 30 C. during the days, 15 C. to 25 C. during the nights. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Impatiens hawkeri DIMPSLPRRD.

PROPAGATION

(3) Time to initiate rooting: 10 to 14 days in summer; 14 to 20 days in winter. Age of plant described: 12 weeks from a rooted cutting. Root description: Fibrous, adventitious roots.

PLANT

(4) Growth habit: Mounded. Pot size of plant described: 12 cm. Height: 20 to 25 cm. Plant spread: 30 to 35 cm. Growth rate: Medium. Branching characteristics: Medium branched. Length of lateral branches: 15 to 20 cm. Quantity of lateral branches: 5 to 8. Characteristics of primary lateral branches: Shape.Oval. Diameter.1 cm. Texture.Smooth. Strength.Strong, very stable. Color.RHS Yellow-Green 147C. Internode length: 4 to 5 cm.

FOLIAGE

(5) Leaf: Arrangement.Alternate. Quantity.Approximately 25 to 30 per branch. Average length.7 cm. Average width.4 cm. Pubescence.None. Shape.Lanceolate. Apex.Apiculate. Base.Acuminate. Margin.Ciliate. Texture.Smooth. Aspect.45. Color.Young Foliage, Upper Side: RHS Yellow-Green 147A. Young Foliage, Under Side: RHS Yellow-Green 147C. Mature Foliage, Upper Side: RHS Yellow-Green 147A. Mature Foliage, Under Side: RHS Yellow-Green 147C. Venation.Type: Pinnate. Color, Upper Side: RHS Yellow-Green 147D. Color, Under Side: RHS Yellow-Green 147C. Petiole: Length.0.5 to 1 cm. Diameter.0.2 to 0.3 cm. Color.RHS Yellow-Green 145B. Texture.Smooth.

FLOWER

(6) Natural flowering season: Flowers at any day length. All year round in a greenhouse environment. Flowering is continuous from spring until fall in an outdoor garden. Days to flowering from rooted cutting: 10 weeks. Inflorescence and flower type and habit: Single flowers raised above the foliage. Corolla consists of 5 petals. Rate of flower opening: 10 to 15 days from bud to fully opened flower. Flower longevity on plant: 5 to 8 days. Persistent or self-cleaning: Self-cleaning. Bud: Shape.Ovate. Length.1.5 cm. Diameter.1 cm. Color.RHS Red-Orange N34A. Flower size: Diameter.6 cm. Depth.6.5 cm including spur. Petals: Arrangement.Overlapping. Length.3.5 cm. Width.4.5 cm. Quantity.5. Texture.Smooth. Apex.Heart-shaped. Base.Acute. Shape.Obcordate. Margin.Entire. Color.When Opening, Upper Surface: RHS Red 45B. When Opening, Lower Surface: RHS Red 47C. Fully Opened, Upper Surface: RHS Red 45B. Fully Opened, Lower Surface: RHS Red 47C. Spurs: Quantity.1 per flower. Length.5.5 cm. Diameter.0.2 cm. Aspect.Spur curvature 40 to 45 from peduncle. Color.RHS Red 45C towards base; Red 45C at apex. Sepals: Quantity.2 per flower. Shape.Oblong. Length.1 cm. Width.0.4 cm. Apex.Caudate. Base.Rounded. Margin.Entire. Color.RHS Yellow-Green 145B. Peduncles: Length.5 to 5.5 cm. Width.0.2 cm. Angle.About 45 to lateral branch. Strength.Stable, flexible. Texture.Smooth. Color.RHS Yellow-Green 145B. Fragrance: None.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(7) Androecium: Stamens: Quantity.5, with anthers that are more or less fused, forming a cap over the ovary. Anthers: Shape.Oblong. Length.About 0.5 cm. Color.RHS Red-Orange 43B. Pollen.None. Gynoecium: Pistil: Quantity.1. Length.0.5 cm. Style.Length: 0.5 cm. Color: RHS Yellow-Green 141B. Stigma.Shape: Round. Color: RHS Yellow-Green 149D. Ovary Color: RHS Yellow-Green 144D.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(8) Seeds and fruits: 5 to 10 seeds per fruit. Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility of diseases common to Impatiens observed. Temperature tolerance: Tolerant at 30 C. and 5 C. Grows best at 10 C. to 28 C.