PEQZ0053

Pelargonium

Variety Description

Description:

PLANT: semi-upright growth habit, medium foliage height, medium to broad
STEM: green, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration

LEAF BLADE: medium to long, medium to broad, shallow to medium depth of sinus, weak to medium degree of undulation of margin, slightly open to closed base, no variegation, medium green on upper side
LEAF ZONE: absent or very weak conspicuousness

PEDUNCLE: medium to long, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration of middle third
INFLORESCENCE: medium height, medium to broad, many open flowers, largest flower is long, largest flower is broad
PEDICEL: longest pedicel is medium length, weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration of upper third, no swelling
SEPAL: absent or weak reflexing, weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration at middle of broadest sepal
FLOWER: double type, medium number of petals, flat cross-section in lateral view, no irregularly distributed stripes or blotches
UPPER PETAL: medium to broad, spatulate, entire margin at apex
UPPER PETAL (INNER SIDE): margin is medium purple red (more red than RHS N57A), middle is medium purple red (lighter and more red than RHS N57A), very weak to weak conspicuousness of stripes and spot/spots, largest spot is very small to small, no zone at base
UPPER PETAL (OUTER SIDE): red pink (RHS 52B)
LOWER PETAL (INNER SIDE): margin is medium purple red (RHS N57A), middle is medium purple red (lighter than RHS N57A), absent or weak conspicuousness of markings, very small white zone at base
LOWER PETAL (OUTER SIDE): medium purple red (more red than RHS 58C)
INNER PETAL (INNER SIDE): middle is medium purple red (lighter and more red than RHS N57A)

Origin & Breeding History: 'PEQZ0053' originated from a controlled cross conducted by the breeder, Mitchell Hanes, in Gilroy, California, USA in September 2009. The cross was made between the female parent, a proprietary seedling designated as '10902-5', and the male parent, a proprietary seedling designated as '10951-1'. The resultant seed was sown in February 2010. A single unique seedling was selected in June 2010 based on plant growth habit, foliage colour, inflorescence size, flower type, flower colour and tolerance to heat and drought.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'PEQZ0053' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number PEL 2871, purchased from the Bundessortenamt, Hannover, Germany where the trials were conducted in 2020. Colour determinations were made using the 2015 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

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Pelargonium: 'PEQZ0053'

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Pelargonium: 'PEQZ0053'