Chrysanthemum plant named `Refocus`
A chrysanthemum plant named Refocus characterized by its small sized blooms with purple ray florets and green-yellow disc florets.
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Description
The present invention is related to the plants in the following co-pending applications:
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Application no.
Filing Date
Title
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09/149,299 29/09/98 Pink Refocus
09/149,460 09/09/98 Red Refocus
09/149,657 09/09/98 White Refocus
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The new plant of the present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of chrysanthemum plant that was discovered and selected as one flowering plant within the progeny of a cross of a female parent chrysanthemum cultivar named `Recette` (not patentd) and a male parent chrysanthemum named `Rex` (not patented) by Rob Noodelijk in May, 1992.
The first act of asexual reproduction of Refocus was accomplished when vegetative cuttings were taken from the initial selection in August, 1992 in a controlled environment in Ter Aar, Holland.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention is a new and distinct variety of chrysanthemum bearing small sized blooms with purple ray florets and green-yellow disc florets.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSThe present invention of a new and distinct variety of chrysanthemum is shown in the accompanying drawings, the color being as nearly true as possible with color photographs of this type.
FIG. 1 shows the stem of the cultivar in full bloom.
FIG. 2 shows the various stages of bloom and foliage of the new cultivar.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTIONThis new variety of chrysanthemum is of the botanical classification Dendranthema grandiflora. When grown in the vicinity of Ter Aar, Holland, it has a response time of approximately 8 weeks. This new variety produces small sized blooms with purple ray florets and green-yellow disc florets having a 3 week performance (i.e., vase life of 21 days). This new variety of chrysanthemum has been found to retain its distinctive characteristics throughout successive propagations. However, the phenotype may vary significantly with variations in environment such as light intensity and temperature. To show the phenotype as described Refocus and be planted year round under greenhouse conditions in Holland.
The following is a description of the plant and characteristics that distinguish Refocus as a new and distinct variety.
The color designations (color designations are from the R.H.S. Colour Chart) are taken from the plant itself. Accordingly, any discrepancies between the color designations and the colors depicted in the photographs are due to photographic tolerances.
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Botanical Description of Refocus, Pink Refocus,
Red Refocus and White Refocus
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CULTIVAR REFOCUS
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Bud
Size medium, cross section .+-. 1.2 cm,
height .+-. 1.2 cm
Outside Color red-purple 70A
Bloom
Size small
Fully Expanded 4-4 1/2 cm
Borne upper portion single flower per peduncle,
lower portion plural flower per peduncle
Number of Blooms per
average of 10
single stem
Peduncle Lengths
near the top .+-. 10 cm, near the
middle 20 cm, near the bottom 20 cm
Peduncle Lateral Shoot,
medium
Attachment
Peduncle Lateral Shoot,
30.degree.-35.degree.
Angle
Form single (daisy)
Performance (blooming
good, 21 days (18.degree.-20.degree. C.)
period)
Color
Center of Flower/disc floret
yellow-green 145A at an early stage of
inflorescence, mature yellow-orange 14B
Color of upper surface
red-purple 71C
of the majority of
the ray-florets
Color of lower surface
purple violet 80D
of the majority of
the ray-florets
Tonality from Distance
a small purple daisy
Discoloration ray florets to red-purple 72D
Pollen yellow-orange 14A
Ray florets
Texture upper side dmooth, under side smooth
Number 35-40 (2-3 rows)
Cross-section concave
Longitudinal axis of majority
straight
Shape of tip pointed
Fragrance typical chrysanthemum
Disc Diameter small to medium (1.0-1.2 cm)
Reproductive Organs
Stamen (present in disc
yellow-green, thin, .+-. 4 mm in length
florets only)
Pollen present, abundant
Styles (present in both
yellow-green, thin
ray and disc florets)
Style length .+-. 4 mm
Stigmas yellow
Stigma Width .+-. 1 mm
Ovaries enclosed in calyx
Plant
Growth short to medium
Height .+-. 95-100 cm
Stem color yellow-green 146B
Stem Strength strong
Stem Brittleness
present
Stem Anthocyanin Coloration
absent
Internodes short (1.5-2.0 cm)
Flowering Response
8 weeks
(photoperiodic controlled
crop, no natural growing)
Foliage
Color upperside yellow-green 147A
underside yellow-green 147B
Size length 9 cm, width 6 cm
Quantity (per single stem)
28-32
Shape egg-shaped
Texture fleshy
Ribs and Veins both ribs and veins well developed
Edge crenated
Shape of Base of Sinus
round
Between Lateral Lobes
Margin of Sinus Between
converging
Lateral Lobes
Shape of Base rounded
Apex mucronate
Year of Discovery
1992
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CULTIVAR PINK REFOCUS
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Bud
Size medium, cross section .+-. 1.2 cm,
height .+-. 1.2 cm
Outside Color red-purple 58B
Bloom
Size small
Fully Expanded 4-5 cm
Borne upper portion single flower per peduncle,
lower portion plural flower per peduncle
Number of Blooms per
average of 10
single stem
Peduncle Lengths
near the top .+-. 10 cm, near the
middle 20 cm, near the bottom 20 cm
Peduncle Lateral Shoot,
medium to strong
Attachment
Peduncle Lateral Shoot,
30.degree.-35.degree.
Angle
Form single (daisy)
Performance (blooming
good, 21 days (18.degree.-20.degree. C.)
period)
Color
Center of Flower/disc floret
yellow-green 144B at an early stage of
inflorescence, mature yellow-orange 14B
Color of upper surface
near red-purple 58C
of the majority of
the ray-florets
Color of lower surface
red-purple 58C
of the majority of
the ray-florets
Tonality from Distance
a small pink/purple daisy
Discoloration ray florets to red-purple 58D
Pollen yellow-orange 14A
Ray florets
Texture upper side dmooth, under side smooth
Number 38-45 (3 rows)
Cross-section concave
Longitudinal axis of majority
straight
Shape of tip pointed
Fragrance typical chrysanthemum
Disc Diameter small to medium (1.0-1.2 cm)
Reproductive Organs
Stamen (present in disc
yellow-green, thin, .+-. 4 mm in length
florets only)
Pollen present, abundant
Styles (present in both
yellow-green, thin
ray and disc florets)
Style length .+-. 4 mm
Stigmas yellow
Stigma Width .+-. 1 mm
Ovaries enclosed in calyx
Plant
Form spray mum meant for erect culture.
Herbaceous
Growth short to medium
Height .+-. 100-105 cm
Stem color yellow-green 146B
Stem Strength strong
Stem Brittleness
absent
Stem Anthocyanin Coloration
present
Internodes short (1.5-2.0 cm)
Flowering Response 8 weeks
(photoperiodic controlled
crop, no natural growing)
Foliage
Color upperside yellow-green 147A
underside yellow-green 147B
Size length 9 cm, width 6 cm
Quantity (per single stem)
28-32
Shape egg-shaped
Texture fleshy
Ribs and Veins both ribs and veins well developed
Edge crenated
Shape of Base of Sinus
round
Between Lateral Lobes
Margin of Sinus Between
converging
Lateral Lobes
Shape of Base rounded
Apex cuspidate
Year of Discovery
1993
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CULTIVAR RED REFOCUS
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Bud
Size Small, cross section .+-. 1.0 cm,
height .+-. 1.0 cm
Outside Color red 46B
Bloom
Size small
Fully Expanded 4-4 1/2 cm
Borne upper portion single flower per peduncle,
lower portion plural flower per peduncle
Number of Blooms per
average of 10
single stem
Peduncle Lengths
near the top .+-. 10 cm, near the
middle 20 cm, near the bottom 20 cm
Peduncle Lateral Shoot,
medium
Attachment
Peduncle Lateral Shoot,
30.degree.
Angle
Form single (daisy)
Performance (blooming
good, 21 days (18.degree.-20.degree. C.)
period)
Color
Center of Flower/disc floret
yellow-green 144B at an early stage of
inflorescence, mature yellow-orange 14B
Color of upper surface
red 45A
of the majority of
the ray-florets
Color of lower surface
red 45C
of the majority of
the ray-florets
Tonality from Distance
a small red daisy
Discoloration ray florets to red 45C
Pollen yellow-orange 14A
Ray florets
Texture upper side dmooth, under side smooth
Number 35-40 (2-3 rows)
Cross-section concave
Longitudinal axis of majority
straight
Shape of tip pointed
Fragrance typical chrysanthemum
Disc Diameter small to medium (1.0-1.2 cm)
Reproductive Organs
Stamen (present in disc
yellow-green, thin, .+-. 4 mm in length
florets only)
Pollen present, abundant
Styles (present in both ray
yellow-green, thin
and disc florets)
Style length .+-. 4 mm
Stigmas yellow
Stigma Width .+-. 1 mm
Ovaries enclosed in calyx
Plant
Form spray mum meant for erect culture.
Herbaceous
Growth short to medium
Height .+-. 95-100 cm
Stem color yellow-green 146B
Stem Strength strong
Stem Brittleness
absent
Stem Anthocyanin Coloration
present
Internodes short (1.5-2.0 cm)
Flowering Response
8 weeks
(photoperiodic controlled
crop, no natural growing)
Foliage
Color upperside yellow-green 147A
underside yellow-green 147B
Size length 10 cm, width 7 cm
Quantity (per single stem)
28-32
Shape egg-shaped
Texture fleshy
Ribs and Veins both ribs and veins well developed
Edge crenated
Shape of Base of Sinus
round
Between Lateral Lobes
Margin of Sinus Between
converging
Lateral Lobes
Shape of Base rounded
Apex mucronate
Year of Discovery
1993
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CULTIVAR WHITE REFOCUS
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Bud
Size medium, cross section .+-. 1.5 cm,
height .+-. 1.0 cm
Outside Color yellow-orange 20D
Bloom
Size small
Fully Expanded 3 1/2-4 cm
Borne upper portion single flower per peduncle,
lower portion plural flower per peduncle
Number of Blooms
average of 10
per single stem
Peduncle Lengths
near the top .+-. 10 cm, near the
middle 20 cm, near the bottom 20 cm
Peduncle Lateral Shoot,
medium
Attachment
Peduncle Lateral Shoot,
30.degree.-35.degree.
Angle
Form single (daisy)
Performance (blooming
good, 21 days (18.degree.-20.degree. C.)
period)
Color
Center of Flower/disc floret
yellow-green 144A at an early stage of
inflorescence, mature yellow-orange 14B
Color of upper surface
pure white 155D (but whiter)
of the majority of
the ray-florets
Color of lower surface
pure white 155D (but whiter)
of the majority of
the ray-florets
Tonality from Distance
a clear white small daisy
Discoloration ray florets none, disc florets to yellow-
orange 14B
Pollen none
Ray florets
Texture upper side dmooth, under side smooth
Number 22-26 (2 rows)
Cross-section convex (no keels)
Longitudinal axis of majority
reflexing
Shape of tip rounded
Fragrance typical chrysanthemum
Disc Diameter small to medium (1.2-1.5 cm)
Reproductive Organs
Stamen (present in disc
yellow-green, thin, .+-. 4 mm in length
florets only)
Pollen not present
Styles (present in both
yellow-green, thin
ray and disc florets)
Style length .+-. 4 mm
Stigmas yellow
Stigma Width .+-. 1 mm
Ovaries enclosed in calyx
Plant
Form spray mum meant for erect. Herbaceous
Growth short to medium
Height .+-. 100-105 cm
Stem color yellow-green 147B
Stem Strength strong
Stem Brittleness
present
Stem Anthocyanin Coloration
present
Internodes short (1.5-2.0 cm)
Flowering Response
8 weeks
(photoperiodic controlled
crop, no natural growing)
Foliage
Color upperside yellow-green 147A
underside yellow-green 147B
Size length 9 cm, width 6 cm
Quantity (per single stem)
30-35
Shape egg-shaped
Texture fleshy
Ribs and Veins both ribs and veins well developed
Edge crenated
Shape of Base of Sinus
round
Between Lateral Lobes
Margin of Sinus Between
converging
Lateral Lobes
Shape of Base rounded
Apex mucronate
Year of Discovery
1995
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Claims
1. A new and distinct variety of chrysanthemum plant as described and illustrated.
Patent History
Patent number: PP11621
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 9, 1998
Date of Patent: Nov 7, 2000
Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association N.V.
Inventor: Robert Noodelijk (Woubrugge)
Primary Examiner: Howard J. Locker
Law Firm: Parkhurst & Wendel, L.L.P.
Application Number: 9/149,300
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 9, 1998
Date of Patent: Nov 7, 2000
Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association N.V.
Inventor: Robert Noodelijk (Woubrugge)
Primary Examiner: Howard J. Locker
Law Firm: Parkhurst & Wendel, L.L.P.
Application Number: 9/149,300
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Chrysanthemum Morifolium Or Dendranthema Grandiflora (i.e., Chrysanthemum Hortorum) (Plt/286)
International Classification: A01H 500;
International Classification: A01H 500;
