Sambucus Plant Named 'HYFJOLAIS'

Abstract

A new cultivar of Sambucus plant named ‘HYFJOLAIS’ that is characterized by its short stem internodes, its leaves that are dark in color, its flowers that are distinct from foliage and white in color with burgundy and pink highlights, and its compact plant habit.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Sambucus plant named ‘HYFJOLAIS’ substantially as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The accompanying color photographs illustrate the overall appearance and distinct characteristics of the new Sambucus. The photographs were taken of a 3-year-old plant as grown outdoors in a 21-cm container in Bilsen, Germany.

[0015] The photograph in FIG. 1 provides a side view of the plant habit of ‘HYFJOLAIS’ in bloom.

[0016] The photograph in FIG. 2 provides a close-up view of an inflorescence of ‘HYFJOLAIS’.

[0017] The photograph in FIG. 3 provides a close-up view of the foliage of ‘HYFJOLAIS’.

[0018] The colors in the photographs are as close as possible with the photographic and printing technology utilized and the color values cited in the detailed botanical description accurately describe the colors of the new Sambucus.

BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT

[0019] The following is a detailed description of 3-year-old plants of the new cultivar as grown outdoors in 21-cm containers in Bilsen, Germany. Phenotypic differences may be observed with variations in environmental, climatic, and cultural conditions. The color determination is in accordance with the 2015 Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society, London, England, except where general color terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. [0020] General description: [0021] Blooming period.—May through June in The United Kingdom. [0022] Plant type.—Deciduous shrub. [0023] Plant habit.—Compact, broad, spreading. [0024] Height and spread.—An average of 50.5 cm in height (soil level to top of foliar plane), 37 cm (soil to top of floral plane) and 68.5 cm in diameter as a plant 1.5 years in age in a container. [0025] Hardiness.—At least in U.S.D.A. Zones 5 to 9. [0026] Diseases and pest resistance.—No susceptibility or resistance to diseases or pests has been observed. [0027] Root description.—Fibrous and fine, 165C in color. [0028] Growth rate.—Moderately vigorous. [0029] Propagation.—Softwood stem cuttings. [0030] Root development.—About 3 weeks to initiate roots and 2 months to produce a young plant. [0031] Branch description: [0032] Branch color.—Young; 146C, angles tinged N199B, mature and internodes; a blend of N186C and 200A, tinged 146C, older stems and bark; 199B and 201B. [0033] Branch size.—Up to 17.9 m in length and 4 mm in diameter. [0034] Stem shape.—Angled with 6 sides. [0035] Stem quantity.—An average of 6 main branches and 6 secondary branches per plant. [0036] Branch surface.—Moderately glossy and moderately scabrous 156D in color. [0037] Branch aspect.—Held at an average angle of 20° (varying between 60° and 110°). [0038] Branch habit.—Moderately to freely branching. [0039] Branch strength.—Moderately strong. [0040] Internode length.—An average of 11.4 cm. [0041] Foliage description: [0042] Leaf quantity.—An average of 4 (2 pairs) per lateral branch. [0043] Leaflet quantity.—An average of 7 leaflets per leaf. [0044] Leaf attachment.—Petiolate. [0045] Leaf arrangement.—Opposite. [0046] Leaf shape.—Obovate. [0047] Leaf size.—Whole leaf; an average of 17.5 cm in length, 13.6 cm in width, leaflet; 8.5 cm in length and 8.4 cm in width. [0048] Leaf shape.—Whole leaf; obovate, leaflet; very broad ovate. [0049] Leaf base.—Whole leaf and leaflet; attenuate. [0050] Leaf apex.—Whole leaf and leaflet; acute to short apiculate. [0051] Leaf aspect.—Slightly convex. [0052] Leaf venation.—Pinnate, upper surface color; a blend of N186A and N186C, lower surface color; N186C. [0053] Leaf margin.—Whole leaf and leaflet; deeply serrated to deeply incised and cleft. [0054] Leaflet surface.—Whole leaf and leaflet; upper surface smooth, non-rugose, matte, glabrous, main vein moderately covered with very short hairs 0.4 mm in length, N155A in color, lower surface smooth, non-rugose, very slightly glossy, margins and main veins an average of 0.4 mm in length and N155A in color. [0055] Leaflet color.—Young upper surface; N200A, young lower surface; N199B, apex tinged 200A, mature and fall upper surface; N186A and 203B, mature and fall lower surface; a blend of N200A and N200B. [0056] Petioles.—4.7 cm in length and 0.3 mm in diameter, 200B, margined 146C in color, rounded in shape, strong, surface is sparsely covered with strigose hairs an average of 0.7 mm in length and N155A in color. [0057] Rachis.—12.5 cm in length and 1.75 mm in diameter, 200B, margined 146C in color, rounded in shape, strong, surface is sparsely covered with strigose hairs an average of 0.7 mm in length and N155A in color. [0058] Flower description: [0059] Inflorescence type.—Compound, terminal cyme. [0060] Inflorescence size.—Average of 4.4 cm in height, 10.4 cm in diameter. [0061] Flower fragrance.—Sweet and pleasant. [0062] Flower lastingness.—An average of 10 days. [0063] Flower buds.—Spherical in shape, smooth, glabrous and matte surface, an average of 2.5 mm in diameter and height, 183C to 183D in color. [0064] Flower quantity.—About 220 flowers per inflorescence, 1,760 flowers per plant. [0065] Flower size.—7 mm in diameter and 3 mm in depth. [0066] Flower type.—Rotate. [0067] Petals.—5, sometimes 6, broadly ovate in shape, margins entire, base broadly cuneate, fused, 3 mm in length, 2.5 mm in width, broadly acute apex, upper and lower surface smooth, glabrous, matte, non-rugose, color; upper surface when opening and fully open; 155C, top 187D, lower surface when opening and fully open; 187C to 187D, base 186D. [0068] Sepals.—5, rotate, ovate to triangular in shape, entire margin, acute apex, broad cuneate base, about 1 mm in length and 0.5 mm width, smooth, matte, and glabrous on upper and lower surface, color both surfaces; a blend of 183A and 200B. [0069] Peduncles.—Terminal; rounded with flattened upper side in shape, held in a vertical angle, 8 cm in length and 3 mm in diameter, medium strength, slightly glossy surface, color 152C to 152D, tinged at the distal end 183B to 183C, secondary; rounded with flattened upper side in shape, held in an angle of 47.5°, 2.4 cm in length and 2 mm in diameter, medium strength, slightly glossy surface, color 183A. [0070] Calyx.—Rotate, 0.5 mm in length, 3 mm in diameter. [0071] Pedicels.—Rounded with flattened upper side in shape, 5 mm in length and 0.5 mm in diameter, smooth, glabrous, matte surface, color; 183C to 183D, tinged 148D. [0072] Reproductive organs: [0073] Gynoecium.—Pistils; average of 4, occasionally 2 to 3, 1 mm in length, style; 0.5 mm in length, 186A, stigma; 0.5 mm in length, obtuse in shape, 156C in color, ovary; 150D in color. [0074] Androecium.—Stamens; 5, anthers; 1.25 mm in length, 1 mm in width, 179A in color, filaments; 1.5 mm in length, NN155D in color, pollen; low, 179C to 179D in color. [0075] Fruit and Seed.—No fruit or seed observed.