U.S. patent number PP29,958 [Application Number 15/731,223] was granted by the patent office on 2018-12-11 for rosa hybrida shrub named `ausapply`.
This patent grant is currently assigned to David Austin Roses Ltd.. The grantee listed for this patent is David Austin Roses Ltd.. Invention is credited to David J. C. Austin.
United States Patent |
PP29,958 |
Austin |
December 11, 2018 |
Rosa hybrida shrub named `AUSapply`
Abstract
A variety of rose plant of the shrub class, named `AUSapply`.
The `AUSapply` is a variety of a rose suitable for cut-flower
production with large flowers having around 100 petals, having an
intense deep pink color, and a strong fruity fragrance.
Inventors: |
Austin; David J. C.
(Wolverhampton, GB) |
Applicant: |
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David Austin Roses Ltd. |
Albrighton, Wolverhampton |
N/A |
GB |
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Assignee: |
David Austin Roses Ltd.
(Albrighton, GB)
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Family
ID: |
61685081 |
Appl.
No.: |
15/731,223 |
Filed: |
May 4, 2017 |
Prior Publication Data
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Document
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Publication Date |
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US 20180092266 P1 |
Mar 29, 2018 |
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Foreign Application Priority Data
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Sep 29, 2016 [QZ] |
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PBR 2016/2374 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
PLT/107 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A01H
5/02 (20130101); A01H 6/749 (20180501) |
Current International
Class: |
A01H
5/02 (20180101); A01H 6/74 (20180101) |
Field of
Search: |
;PLT/101,102,107 |
Primary Examiner: McCormick Ewoldt; Susan
Assistant Examiner: Redden; Karen M
Attorney, Agent or Firm: KPPB LLP
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the shrub class,
substantially as herein shown and described.
Description
Classification: The present invention relates to a new Rosa hybrida
shrub of the market class `English Rose`.
Variety denomination: The new plant has the varietal denomination
`AUSapply`.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
The present application claims priority to European CPVO 2016/2374,
filed Sep. 29, 2016.
ORIGIN OF INVENTION
This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of shrub rose
plant named `AUSapply`, which was originated from the
cross-pollination of the two `unnamed` and unpatented seedlings of
Rosa hybrida.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The primary objective of this breeding was to produce a rose
variety suitable for cut-flower production with large flowers
having around 100 petals and having an intense deep pink color.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Among the features which distinguish the new variety from others
presently available and commercial rose cultivars known to the
inventor is the following combination of characteristics: large
blooms with around 100 petals and an even and intense shade of deep
pink coloring.
Asexual reproduction of the new variety by budding as performed at
Bowling Green Lane in Albrighton, Britain shows that the foregoing
and other distinguishing characteristics come true to form and are
established and transmitted through succeeding asexual
propagations. `AUSapply` may be asexually propagated by budding.
The budding successfully occurred on the plant/rootstock Rosa
Inermis for the observed plants.
COMPARISON WITH PARENTS
The maternal and paternal parents of `AUSapply` are two unnamed
seedlings. The new rose may be distinguished from its maternal
parent, by the following combination of characteristics: the
maternal parent is of a paler pink color with a smaller, more
cupped bloom. The new rose may be distinguished from its pollen
parent, by the following combination of characteristics: the
paternal parent has a Hybrid Tea bloom formed of a brighter pink
and no fragrance.
COMPARISON WITH THE CLOSEST COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE CULTIVAR
The closest commercially available cultivars to the new variety are
the `AUSchris` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 24,462). The new rose may be
distinguished from the `AUSchris` based on the number of petals,
which are far fewer in number (.about.65 petals). It may also be
distinguished by the fact that the `AUSchris` bloom has a darker
pink and the petals are of a uniform color on both sides, whereas
the petals of `AUSapply` are slightly paler on the reverse.
Finally, the base petals of `AUSchris` have a yellow spot, whereas
the `AUSapply` has a white spot.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION
The accompanying photograph illustrates the new variety and shows
the flowering thereof from bud to full bloom depicted in color as
nearly correct as it is possible to make in a color illustration of
the character. Throughout this specification, color references
and/or values are based upon the Colour Chart of The Royal
Horticultural Society (2001) except where common terms of color
definition are employed.
DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY
Observations of budded `AUSapply` specimens were made at the
nursery at David Austin Roses Limited in Albrighton, Wolverhampton,
United Kingdom. The following description is of 5 year-old rose
plants of the new variety grown in a garden environment in
Albrighton, Britain in the month of May. Phenotypic expression may
vary with environmental, cultural and climatic conditions, as well
as differences in conditions of light and soil. Flower
characteristics: Blooming habit.--Continuous. The number of blooms
per plant during the growing season is profuse, but there are too
many to count. Bud.--Size: About 2.8 cm long and 2.8 cm in diameter
when the petals start to unfurl. Form: The bud form is pointed
globular. Color: When sepals first divide, the bud color is RHS 59A
(red-purple group). When half blown, the upper sides of the petals
are RHS 61C (red-purple group), and the lower sides of the petals
RHS 62B (red-purple group). Calyx: Shape: opens to a star shape,
with the sepals finally folding back against the stems. Length:
8-8.5 cm. Diameter: 8-8.5 cm. Sepals: Arrangement: Regularly
arranged. Color: Upper Surface: RHS 144A (yellow-green group).
Lower Surface: RHS 144A (yellow-green group). Length: 3.5 cm.
Width: 9-11 mm. Shape: Lanceolate. Surface texture: Upper Surface:
Slightly Downy. Lower Surface: Smooth. Number: There are 3 lightly
appendaged sepals, and 2 unappendaged sepals with hairy edges.
Receptacles: Color: RHS 143C (green group). Shape: Funnel. Size:
Medium, about 1 cm long.times.1 cm wide. Surface: Smooth. Peduncle:
Length: Short, averaging about 11 cm. Surface: Prickly. Color: RHS
143C (green group) dappled with RHS 183B (greyed-purple group).
Strength: Normal. Blooms.--Size: Very large, average open diameter
is about 11 cm. Borne: Mostly singly in clusters of between 1 to 4
and having a rounded shape. Stems: Strength: Normal, average length
is about 85 cm. Diameter: 6 mm. Form: When first open, bloom is
cupped. Permanence of bloom: outer petals curl back.
Petalage.--Number of petals under normal conditions: 100. Color:
The upper sides of the petals are RHS N66B (red-purple group). The
reverse sides of the petals are RHS N66D (red-purple group). The
base of the petals has a spot that is RHS N155A (white group).
Variegations: None. Discoloration: The general tonality at the end
of the first day is RHS N66A (red-purple group), and at the end of
the third day is RHS N66B (red-purple group). Fragrance: Strong.
Character of fragrance: Fruity. Petals.--Texture: Velvety. Size:
Width: 3.5 cm. Length: 6 cm. Surface: Smooth. Shape: Obovate.
Margin: Medium reflexing with weak incisions. Apex Shape: Rounded.
Base Shape: Acuminate. Form: Slightly incurved, with some petals
folded. Arrangement: Regularly arranged. Petaloids: Number: Around
8-10. Color: RHS N166B (red-purple group). Length: between 8-25 mm.
Width: between 7-18 mm. Shape: Obovate. Margin: Uniform.
Persistence: Petals hang on and dry. Lastingness: On the plant: not
tested. As a cut flower: long about 10 days. Reproductive
parts.--Stamens: Number: between 4-10. Length: 1 cm. Anthers:
Length: 2 mm. Color: RHS N155A (white group). Arrangement: Mixed
with petaloids. Filaments: Color: RHS N155A (white group). Length:
7 mm. Pollen: Color: RHS 21B (yellow-orange group). Amount: Scarce.
Pistils: Number: 30. Length: between 9-12 mm. Styles: Color: RHS
N155A (white group). Length: between 7-10 mm. Stigmas: Color: RHS
1C (green-yellow group). Length: 1 mm. Hips: NONE Observed. Plant
characteristics: Plant form.--Shrub. Plant growth.--Vigorous and
semi-upright. Age to maturity.--2 years. Mature plant.--Height: 1 m
10 cm. Width: 50 cm. Rootstock.--Rosa Inermis for the observed
plants. Foliage.--Number: Leaflets on normal mid-stem leaves is: 5
mostly (some 3)(including terminal leaflet). Size: Large, about 19
cm long.times.15 cm wide. Quantity: Normal. Number of leaves per
flowering stem is: 10. Color: New foliage: Upper side: RHS 144A
(yellow-green group). Lower side: RHS 146D (yellow-green group)
with RHS 61A (red-purple group) veins. Old foliage: Upper side: RHS
147A (yellow-green group). Lower side: RHS 147B (yellow-green
group). Leaflets.--Size: About 7 cm long.times.5 cm wide. Shape:
Ovate. Base Shape: Rounded. Apex Shape: Acuminate. Texture:
Leathery. Edge: Serrated. Serrations: Single. Petiole: Color: RHS
146A (yellow-green group). Length: 5 cm. Width: 2 mm. Surface
Texture: Glandular. Petiole Rachis: Color: RHS 146A (yellow-green
group). Underside: glandular with prickles. Stipules: Length: 3 cm,
glandular. Color: RHS 146A (yellow-green group). Auricle: Shape:
Lanceolate. Length: 12 mm. Width: 2.5 mm. Color: RHS 146A
(yellow-green group). Vein Color: Color: Same as leaf color.
Venation Pattern: Reticulate. Wood.--New Wood: Color: RHS 144A
(yellow-green group). Bark: Smooth. Old Wood: Color: RHS 144A
(green group) with some RHS 182A (greyed-red group). Bark: Rough.
Branching habit.--Number: None-all stems come from base with a
flower cluster at the top. Stems.--Mature Stem: Length: 85 cm.
Diameter: 6 mm. Internode Distance: 9 cm. The above measurements
are all variable, depending on growing conditions in a season. Stem
Pubescence Present: No. Prickles.--Quantity: On main canes from
base: None. Small prickles.--Quantity: Main stalk: Few. Number per
stem length: 2-3 per 20 cm. Laterals: No laterals. Color: When
young: RHS 178B (greyed-red color). When mature: RHS 178B
(greyed-red color). Disease resistance.--Powdery Mildew: Resistant.
Downy Mildew: Resistant. Blackspot: Resistant. Rust: Resistant.
Pest resistance.--Not tested. Winter hardiness.--Not tested.
Growing conditions.--Normal garden conditions.
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