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Suncatha 2335

Cape Periwinkle

Denomination: 'Suncatha 2335'
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Applicant/Holder: Suntory Flowers Limited
Administrative Division
4-17-5 Shiba, Minato-ku
Tokyo
108-0014
Japan
Breeder: Masahiro Yamada, Suntory Flowers Limited, Shiga, Japan
Agent in Canada: BioFlora Inc.
38723 Fingal Line
R.R. #1
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 3S5
Canada
Tel: 519-317-7511
Application Date: 2015-02-18
Application Number: 15-8525
Grant of Rights Date: 2019-10-31
Certificate Number: 6087
Grant of Rights Termination Date: 2039-10-31

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'DAIICHI-S23-25'

Summary: The anthocyanin colouration on the stem of 'Suncatha 2335' is of medium intensity while that of 'DAIICHI-S23-25' is strong to very strong. The inner side of the corolla lobe of 'Suncatha 2335' is blue pink while the corolla lobe of 'DAIICHI-S23-25' is purple.

Description:

PLANT: semi-upright growth habit, short to medium height, medium to broad
STEM: medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, few primary branches, very few to few secondary branches

PETIOLE: medium length
LEAF BLADE: short to medium length, medium width, elliptic shape, light to medium green upper side, no variegation

FLOWER: paracorolla present, small to medium diameter, free arrangement of petals, receptacle ring incomplete, red receptacle
COROLLA LOBE: narrow to medium width, narrow elliptic to oblanceolate shape, lobing present, absent or very weak undulation, asymmetrical
COROLLA LOBE (INNER SIDE): blue pink (RHS 64C)
COROLLA EYE ZONE (INNER SIDE): very small to small relative to flower size, diffuse border, dark purple red (RHS 53A)

Origin & Breeding History: 'Suncatha 2335' originated from a controlled cross made in August 2011 at Yame, Fukuoka, Japan between the proprietary Catharanthus varieties 'S22-P-5', as the female parent, and 'SIR22-16', as the male parent. Resulting seeds from the cross were germinated and grown to maturity. In February 2012, one plant was selected for its growth habit and flower colour. This plant was further propagated by cuttings, grown in pots and included in a trial conducted from August 2012 to July 2013. The new variety was named 'Suncatha 2335'.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Suncatha 2335' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 29497, purchased from the Plant Variety Protection Office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in Japan. The trials were conducted by the Center for Seeds and Seedlings at the Nishinihon Station in Okayama, Japan in 2017. The colour determinations were made using the 2007 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.


Comparison table for 'Suncatha 2335' with reference variety 'DAIICHI-S23-25'

Colour of corolla lobe (RHS)

  'Suncatha 2335' 'DAIICHI-S23-25'
inner side 64C N74B

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Suncatha 2335
Cape Periwinkle: 'Suncatha 2335'

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Suncatha 2335
Cape Periwinkle: 'Suncatha 2335'

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