Diascot
Denomination: | 'Diascot' |
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Trade name: | Devotion Apricot |
Botanical Name: | Diascia barberae |
Applicant/Holder: |
Syngenta Crop Protection AG Rosentalstrasse 67 Basel CH-4058 Switzerland |
Breeder: |
Henricus G.W. Stemkens, Syngenta Seeds B.V., Enkhuizen, Netherlands |
Agent in Canada: |
BioFlora Inc. 38723 Fingal Line R.R. #1 St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3S5 Canada Tel: 519-317-7511 |
Application Date: | 2006-11-14 |
Application Number: | 07-6027 |
Date Withdrawn: | 2009-09-23 |
Variety Description
Varieties used for comparison: 'Diaspritwo' (Flying Colors Apricot) and 'Divochiff' (Devotion Chiffon)
Summary: The plants of 'Diascot' are smaller than those of 'Diaspritwo' and wider than those of 'Divochiff'. 'Diascot' has a larger corolla than 'Divochiff'. Incurving of the lower corolla lobe is strong for 'Diascot' while it is weak for 'Diaspritwo'. The upper side of the corolla of 'Diascot' is lighter orange pink than that of 'Diaspritwo'. The corolla window of 'Diascot' is medium yellow whereas that of 'Diaspritwo' is green yellow.
Description:
PLANT: semi-upright to spreading growth habit, very short, medium width, dense
STEM: weak anthocyanin colouration below inflorescence
LEAF BLADE: medium length, narrow to medium width, acute apex, cordate base, medium to strong glossiness on upper side, no variegation, medium green on upper side
INFLORESCENCE: dense
PEDICEL: short to medium length, moderate anthocyanin colouration
COROLLA: medium to long, very wide, light orange pink on upper side
LATERAL COROLLA LOBES: moderate reflexing
LOWER COROLLA LOBE: broader than long, strong incurving, weak to moderate undulation of margin, no trichomal elaiophores
COROLLA WINDOW: medium yellow
COROLLA SPURS: long to very long, light red pink, weak curvature, pointing downwards
Origin & Breeding History: 'Diascot' originated from a controlled cross between the female parent variety 'Divorang' and the male parent designated 'E0210-2' which was made in August 2003 by the breeder Har Stemkens, an employee of Syngenta Seeds B.V. in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands. 'Diascot' was selected from the resulting progeny in May 2004 based on its plant form, flower colour and flowering time. Asexual reproduction by cuttings was first conducted in July 2004 in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands.
Tests & Trials: Trials for 'Diascot' were conducted in a polyhouse during the spring of 2008 at BioFlora Inc. in St. Thomas, Ontario. There were 15 plants of each variety. All plants were grown from rooted cuttings and transplanted into 11.5 cm pots on March 18, 2008. Observations and measurements were taken from 10 plants or parts of plants of each variety on May 12, 2008. All colour determinations were made using the 2001 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.
Comparison tables for 'Diascot' with reference varieties 'Diaspritwo' and 'Divochiff'
Plant height (cm)
'Diascot' | 'Diaspritwo' | 'Divochiff' | |
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mean | 18.1 | 23.3 | 18.6 |
std. deviation | 1.68 | 1.75 | 1.28 |
Plant width (cm)
'Diascot' | 'Diaspritwo' | 'Divochiff' | |
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mean | 38.8 | 42.4 | 30.2 |
std. deviation | 2.92 | 1.63 | 2.00 |
Corolla length (cm)
'Diascot' | 'Diaspritwo' | 'Divochiff' | |
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mean | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.2 |
std. deviation | 0.22 | 0.08 | 0.27 |
Corolla width (cm)
'Diascot' | 'Diaspritwo' | 'Divochiff' | |
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mean | 2.5 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
std. deviation | 0.13 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
Corolla colour (RHS)
'Diascot' | 'Diaspritwo' | 'Divochiff' | |
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upper side | more orange than 38C with tones of 37B | lighter than 37A | 33D |
spurs | 37C-D | 47B | 51C |
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Diascia: 'Diascot' (left) with reference varieties 'Diaspritwo' (centre) and 'Divochiff' (right)
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Diascia: 'Diascot' (left) with reference varieties 'Diaspritwo' (centre) and 'Divochiff' (right)
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Diascia: 'Diascot' (left) with reference varieties 'Diaspritwo' (centre) and 'Divochiff' (right)
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