Balcebredep

Impatiens

Variety Description

Varieties used for comparison: 'KIE01997' (Painted Paradise Red Improved) and 'SAKIMP005' (SunPatiens Spreading Salmon Variegated Leaf)

Summary: The plants of 'Balcebredep' are narrower than those of both reference varieties. 'Balcebredep' has absent to very weak anthocyanin colouration on the upper third of the shoots while 'KIE01997' has strong anthocyanin colouration and 'SAKIMP005' has weak anthocyanin colouration. The leaf blades of 'Balcebredep' are longer than those of 'SAKIMP005' and wider than those of both reference varieties. 'Balcebredep' is green between the veins on the lower side of the leaf blade while 'KIE01997' is red. The anthocyanin colouration on the midrib of the lower side of the leaf blade of 'Balcebredep' is weak while that of 'KIE01997' is strong and that of 'SAKIMP005' is absent to very weak. 'Balcebredep' has absent to very weak anthocyanin colouration between the veins on the lower side of the leaf blade while 'KIE01997' has strong anthocyanin colouration. The anthocyanin colouration on the upper side of the petiole of 'Balcebredep' is very weak to weak while that of 'KIE01997' is strong. The petals of 'Balcebredep' are red on the upper and lower sides while those of 'SAKIMP005' are red pink on the upper side and red pink with light red pink tones on the lower side. The upper petal of 'Balcebredep' is wider than that of both reference varieties.

Description:

PLANT: absent to very weak anthocyanin colouration on upper third of shoot

LEAF: variegated, dark green with yellowish white to light yellow on upper side, absent to very weak anthocyanin colouration on upper side, green only between veins on lower side, weak anthocyanin colouration on midrib of lower side, absent to very weak anthocyanin colouration on veins of lower side
PETIOLE: very weak to weak anthocyanin colouration on upper side

FLOWER: single, one coloured, red (RHS 45B) on upper side of petal, red (RHS 50A) on lower side of petal, no eye zone, medium depth of incision on lower petals, very weak anthocyanin colouration on pedicel
SPUR: medium anthocyanin colouration, medium to strong degree of curvature

Origin & Breeding History: 'Balcebredep' originated from a cross between the female parent, a proprietary breeding selection designated 7824-3, and the male parent, a proprietary breeding selection designated 7830-2. The cross was conducted in November 2003 in Arroyo Grande, California, USA as part of a controlled breeding program. The initial selection was made on April 20, 2004 and was based on flower colour and foliage variegation. Asexual propagation since that time has been through the use of vegetative cuttings.

Tests & Trials: Trials for 'Balcebredep' were conducted in a polyhouse during the summer of 2008 in St. Thomas, Ontario. Trials included 15 plants each of the candidate and reference varieties. Rooted cuttings were transplanted into 15 cm pots on April 29, 2008. Observations and measurements were taken from 10 plants of each variety on July 14, 2008. All colour determinations were made using the 2001 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

Comparison tables for 'Balcebredep' with reference varieties 'KIE01997' and 'SAKIMP005'

Plant width (cm)

Leaf blade length (cm)

Leaf blade width (cm)

Colour of petals (RHS)

Upper petal width (cm)

Click on image for larger view

Impatiens: 'Balcebredep' (left) with reference varieties 'KIE01997' (centre) and 'SAKIMP005' (right)

Click on image for larger view

Impatiens: 'Balcebredep' (left) with reference varieties 'KIE01997' (centre) and 'SAKIMP005' (right)