Abstract: The invention relates to a new, distinct and unique plant of rose scented geranium Pelargonium graveolens ‘Safal’ derived from the spontaneous half-sib seed progeny of largely sterile populations of the cultivar accession ‘Bipuli’, possessing the following combination of characteristics namely demonstrated vigour in the essential oil yield related traits in great measure and out yielded all the other accessions; the essential oil of the plant has 89% rhodinol content in which citronellol to geraniol ratio is approximately 1:1 and the contents of isomenthone, menthone, 10-epi-&ggr;-eudesmol, 6,9-guaiadiene, decanoic acid and isodecanoic acid were relatively lower than in the oils of accessions ‘Bipuli’ and/or ‘Hemanti’, this plant can be propagated vegetatively through stem cuttings and suitable for commercial cultivation in large scale.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 7, 2001
Publication date:
January 16, 2003
Applicant:
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Carol’, characterized by its compact plant habit; numerous purple-colored flowers; and long flowering period.
Abstract: A new cultivar of Geranium×cantabrigiense plant named ‘Westray’ that is characterized by a dense habit, a profuse and early display of large flowers that may continue blooming sporadically until the end of summer, a flower color that is a stronger, clearer pink, foliage that turns color in fall, and ease of propagation. In combination these traits set ‘Westray’ apart from all other varieties of Geranium.
Abstract: A geranium cultivar particularly distinguished by dark green foliage with light zonation, violet flower color, and semi-double flowers on large umbels, fast rooting and exhibits vigorous growth.
Abstract: A geranium cultivar particularly distinguished by dark green foliage, pink flower color, and semi-double flowers on large umbels, fast rooting and exhibits vigorous growth.
Abstract: A geranium cultivar particularly distinguished by dark green foliage, light pink flower color, and semi-double flowers on large umbels, fast rooting and exhibits vigorous growth.
Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Ravpil’, characterized by its medium green leaf color; mounded and prostrate growth habit; and dark purple-colored flowers.
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium with yellow-green foliage and large singe violet-blue blossoms, these blossoms starting from mid June and continuing through to early October. This geranium forms spreading mounded clumps, and is ideal for use in borders or containers that do not become too dry.
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Balgalbrio’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves with a distinct zonation pattern; and red purple-colored semi-double flowers.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 1, 2002
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2003
Assignee:
Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Balgalfroe’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; and light purple-colored semi-double flowers with a red purple-colored eye.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 1, 2002
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2003
Assignee:
Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium maculatum plant named `Elizabeth Ann`, characterized by its vigorous growth rate; upright and freely branching plant habit; brownish red stem color; unique chocolate brown leaf color; numerous single lavender flowers; and brown peduncles and pedicels.