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Helisbraliyel

Strawflower / Paper Daisy

Denomination: 'Helisbraliyel'
Trade name: Visual Double Golden Yellow
Botanical Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum
Applicant/Holder: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Rosentalstrasse 67
Basel
CH-4058
Switzerland
Breeder: Theodorus C. M. van Kleinwee, Syngenta Seeds B.V., Enkhuizen, Netherlands
Agent in Canada: BioFlora Inc.
38723 Fingal Line
R.R. #1
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 3S5
Canada
Tel: 519-317-7511
Application Date: 2005-11-25
Application Number: 06-5649
Date Withdrawn: 2009-09-23

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Flobragbi' (Sundaze Golden Beauty)

Summary: The stems of 'Helisbraliyel' have moderate to dense pubescence while those of 'Flobragbi' have very sparse to sparse pubescence. 'Helisbraliyel' has a larger flower head diameter and lighter yellow bracts than 'Flobragbi'.

Description:

PLANT: erect growth habit, medium to dense
STEM: moderate to dense pubescence

LEAF BLADE: length:width ratio is 1:0.10, broadest part is in middle position, acute and cuspidate apices, no variegation, medium green on upper side, dense pubescence on upper side, very sparse pubescence on lower side, weak undulation of margin
PEDUNCLE: branching present

BUD: pointed apex, yellow
FLOWER HEAD: predominantly positioned high above foliage, lower part is convex in lateral view, upper part is concave to flat in lateral view, few bracts
INVOLUCRE: one-coloured
BRACT: one-coloured, upper side is yellow, no striations, weak incurving
PAPPUS: yellow

Origin & Breeding History: 'Helisbraliyel' was developed by the breeder, D. van Kleinwee, an employee of Syngenta Seeds B.V. in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands. It originated from a controlled cross made in 2002 between the female parent designated 'B0468-1' and the male parent designated 'C3404-1'. 'Helisbraliyel' was selected from the resultant progeny as a single plant in 2003. In 2004, it was tested as a clone in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands for greenhouse and field performance, earliness, branching, flower colour, flower size and flowering continuity. Also in 2004, it was tested for heat and drought stress resistance in Sarrians, Southern France.

Tests & Trials: Trials for 'Helisbraliyel' were conducted in a polyhouse during the spring of 2008 at BioFlora Inc. in St. Thomas, Ontario. The trial included 15 plants per variety. Rooted cuttings were transplanted into 15 cm pots on May 13, 2008. Measured characteristics were based on measurements taken from 10 plants or parts of plants on July 2, 2008. All colour determinations were made using the 2001 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.


Comparison tables for 'Helisbraliyel' with reference variety 'Flobragbi'

Flower head diameter (cm)

  'Helisbraliyel' 'Flobragbi'
mean 4.4 4.0
std. deviation 0.20 0.15

Colour of flower head (RHS)

  'Helisbraliyel' 'Flobragbi'
bud darker than 3A 3A with tones of 13A
bract - upper side darker than 3A brighter than 5A with 13A streaks

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Helisbraliyel
Strawflower / Paper Daisy: 'Helisbraliyel' (left) with reference variety 'Flobragbi' (right)

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Helisbraliyel
Strawflower / Paper Daisy: 'Helisbraliyel' (left) with reference variety 'Flobragbi' (right)

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Helisbraliyel
Strawflower / Paper Daisy: 'Helisbraliyel' (left) with reference variety 'Flobragbi' (right)

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