KLEPH14248

Petunia

Variety Description

Description:

PLANT: creeping growth habit, medium height

SHOOT: short to medium length

LEAF BLADE: long, medium to broad, ovate shape, broad acute apex, no variegation, medium green upper side, no blistering

PEDICEL: short to medium length
SEPAL: long, narrow, no anthocyanin colouration
FLOWER: single type
COROLLA: medium to large diameter, salverform shape, purple veins
COROLLA LOBE: medium degree of undulation of margin
COROLLA LOBE (INNER SIDE): one colour, red (RHS 46B), medium conspicuousness of veins
COROLLA TUBE (INNER SIDE): brown purple (RHS 178B), strong conspicuousness of veins
ANTHER: yellowish white before dehiscence

Origin & Breeding History: 'KLEPH14248' was bred and developed by the breeder, Antonella Capo, in Latina, Italy. It originated from a hybrid cross conducted in July 2010, in Latina, between the selection designated 'PH-2009-1404', as the female parent, and the variety 'Balspunredim' (Sun Spun Red), as the male parent. From the resulting progeny, seedlings were selected in April 2011, in Latina, for their plant growth habit, foliage quality, flower colour and flower quality. These seedlings were evaluated in multiple greenhouse trials between October 2011 and May 2013. In May 2013, in Stuttgart, Germany, 'KLEPH14248' was selected for commercialization.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'KLEPH14248' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2015/1644, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trials were conducted by the Bundessortenamt under reference number PTU 1025 in Hannover, Germany, in 2016. The colour determinations were made using the 2007 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

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Petunia: 'KLEPH14248'