Fisimp Red

Impatiens

Variety Description

Description:

PLANT: medium height, broad, very weak to weak anthocyanin colouration on upper third of stem

LEAF BLADE: medium length, medium width, medium to large length to width ratio, no markings on upper side, very weak to weak anthocyanin colouration on upper side, green between veins on lower side, green veins on lower side
PETIOLE: short, medium anthocyanin colouration on upper side

FLOWER: single, medium to broad, one coloured, dark purple red (brighter than RHS 53B) on upper side, small dark pink red (RHS 51A) eye zone present, broad upper petal, broad to very broad lateral petal, medium to long lower petal
PEDICEL: medium length, absent or very weak anthocyanin colouration

Origin & Breeding History: 'Fisimp Red' originated from a hybridization made in 2002, in Hillscheid, Germany between the female parent seedling 'K03-1384-1' and the male parent seedling 'K02-0169-3'. The first selection occured in Moncarapacho, Portugal in the spring of 2003. Cuttings from the selected seedling were taken back to Hillscheid, Germany for further examination and trial cultivation in the spring to summer of 2004. 'Fisimp Red' was selected based on flower colour, flower size, flower shape, growth characteristics and plant growth habit.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Fisimp Red' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number IM 1051, purchased from the Bundessortenamt, Hannover, Germany. The trials were conducted by the Bundessortenamt in Hannover, Germany, in 2007. Colour determinations were made using the 2001 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

Click on image for larger view

Impatiens: 'Fisimp Red'

Click on image for larger view

Impatiens: 'Fisimp Red'