IMGZ0006

Impatiens

Variety Description

Varieties used for comparison: 'Fisupnic Coral Ice' (Super Sonic Coral Ice) and 'Visinfdsg' (Infinity Dark Salmon Glow)

Summary: The height of the plant foliage of 'IMGZ0006' is shorter than that of both reference varieties. The upper side of the petioles of 'IMGZ0006' have very strong anthocyanin colouration whereas those of 'Fisupnic Coral Ice' have medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration and those of 'Visinfdsg' have strong anthocyanin colouration. The upper side of the leaf blades of 'IMGZ0006' have medium to strong anthocyanin colouration whereas those of 'Fisupnic Coral Ice' have weak anthocyanin colouration. The lower side of the leaf blades of 'IMGZ0006' are red between the veins whereas those of 'Fisupnic Coral Ice' are green. The flowers of 'IMGZ0006' are larger than those of both reference varieties. The upper side of the petals of 'IMGZ0006' are mainly red to orange red with red pink at the transition to the secondary colour whereas those of 'Fisupnic Coral Ice' are purple red and those of 'Visinfdsg' are red. The upper petal of 'IMGZ0006' is wider than that of both reference varieties.

Description:

SHOOT: very strong anthocyanin colouration

LEAF: small to medium length/width ratio, no markings on upper side, medium to strong anthocyanin colouration on upper side, very strong red colouration between veins on lower side, red veins on lower side
PETIOLE: very strong anthocyanin colouration on upper side

PEDICEL: strong anthocyanin colouration
FLOWER: single, two colours, upper side red to orange red (RHS 40B-C) changing to red pink (RHS 43C) at transition to secondary light blue violet (RHS 69D), secondary colour located around base on all petals, medium depth of incision on lower petal
EYE ZONE: medium sized, dark purple red (RHS 60A) with purple red to blue pink (RHS N66B-C) at edges
SPUR: medium degree of curvature

Origin & Breeding History: 'IMGZ0006' originated from a controlled cross conducted in Enkhuizen, Netherlands, in June 2005, between the female parent variety 'Paradise Amoya' and the male parent proprietary line identified as 'KO5-5618-1'. The new variety was bred and developed by the breeder, Renate Sobek, in Enkhuizen, as part of a controlled breeding program. The resultant seed from the cross was collected and sown in a greenhouse in November, 2005. In April, 2006, a single plant was selected based on flower colour, plant habit, and production characteristics.

Tests & Trials: Trials for 'IMGZ0006' were conducted in a polyhouse during the spring of 2013 in St. Thomas, Ontario. Trials included 20 plants each of the candidate and reference varieties. Rooted cuttings were transplanted into 15 cm pots on April 4, 2013. Observations and measurements were taken from 10 plants of each variety on June 11, 2013. All colour determinations were made using the 2007 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

Comparison tables for 'IMGZ0006' with reference varieties 'Fisupnic Coral Ice' and 'Visinfdsg'

Plant foliage height (cm)

Flower width (cm)

Colour of upper side of petal (RHS)

Upper petal width (cm)

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Impatiens: 'IMGZ0006' (left) with reference varieties 'Fisupnic Coral Ice' (centre) and 'Visinfdsg' (right)

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Impatiens: 'IMGZ0006' (left) with reference varieties 'Fisupnic Coral Ice' (centre) and 'Visinfdsg' (right)

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Impatiens: 'IMGZ0006' (left) with reference varieties 'Fisupnic Coral Ice' (centre) and 'Visinfdsg' (right)