U.S. patent number PP30,824 [Application Number 15/932,408] was granted by the patent office on 2019-08-20 for hibiscus plant named `ruthib1`.
This patent grant is currently assigned to University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.. The grantee listed for this patent is University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.. Invention is credited to John M. Ruter.
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United States Patent |
PP30,824 |
Ruter |
August 20, 2019 |
Hibiscus plant named `RutHib1`
Abstract
A new Hibiscus plant named `RutHib1` is characterized by a
combination of good form, medium vigor, predominately purple
foliage, white flowers with a red eye, and good tolerance to
Alternaria, Cercospora, and Phytophthora pathogens.
Inventors: |
Ruter; John M. (Bishop,
GA) |
Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. |
Athens |
GA |
US |
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Assignee: |
University of Georgia Research
Foundation, Inc. (Athens, GA)
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Family
ID: |
67620563 |
Appl.
No.: |
15/932,408 |
Filed: |
February 26, 2018 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
PLT/257 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A01H
5/02 (20130101); A01H 6/608 (20180501) |
Current International
Class: |
A01H
5/00 (20180101); A01H 6/60 (20180101) |
Field of
Search: |
;PLT/257 |
Primary Examiner: McCormick Ewoldt; Susan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Klarquist Sparkman, LLP
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A new and distinct cultivar of the Hibiscus plant named
`RutHib1` as illustrated and described herein.
Description
Genus and species: Hibiscus moscheutos.
Variety denomination: The new Hibiscus moscheutos claimed is of the
cultivar denominated `RutHib1`.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar
Hibiscus moscheutos, botanically known as Hibiscus moscheutos
`RutHib1`.
The new Hibiscus moscheutos `RutHib1` is a product of a planned
breeding program conducted by the Inventor in Watkinsville, Ga. The
objective of the Hibiscus breeding program is to create new plant
cultivars with ornamental leaf distinctions, abundant flowers, and
tolerance to pathogens.
The new Hibiscus moscheutos `RutHib1` is a product of Hibiscus
moscheutos `13-19` (Inventor controlled cross, not patented) x
`Crown Jewels` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,857). The female parent is
Hibiscus moscheutos `13-19`. The cross was made in 2011. `RutHib1`
has been evaluated through trials in Watkinsville, Ga. from 2012
and the plant `RutHib1` was selected in 2013.
Asexual reproduction of the new Hibiscus moscheutos `RutHib1` was
by vegetative terminal cuttings in a controlled environment in
Watkinsville, Ga. since 2013. Observations of the resulting
`RutHib1` progeny has shown that the unique features of this new
Hibiscus moscheutos `RutHib1` are stable and reproduced true to
type in successive generations.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The cultivar `RutHib1` has not been observed under all possible
environmental conditions. The phenotype may vary somewhat with
variations in environment and cultural practices such as
temperature and light intensity without, however, any variance in
genotype.
The following represents the distinguishing characteristics of the
new Hibiscus moscheutos cultivar named `RutHib1`. In combination,
these traits set `RutHib1` apart from all other existing varieties
of Hibiscus known to the inventor. 1. Good Form. 2. Medium vigor.
3. Predominately purple foliage. 4. White flowers with a red eye.
5. Good tolerance to Alternaria, Cercospora, and Phytophthora
pathogens.
COMPARISON TO PARENT PLANTS
`RutHib1` is more upright in growth habit than `Crown Jewels`.
Hibiscus `13-19` is taller than `RutHib1`; has a more open growth
habit and less glossy leaves than `RutHib1`.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
The accompanying colored photographic illustrations show the
overall appearance and distinct characteristics of the new cultivar
of Hibiscus moscheutos `RutHib1`. The colors in the photographs are
as close as possible with the photographic and printing technology
utilized.
The photograph labeled FIG. 1 depicts a five year old `RutHib1`
plant.
DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION
The following is a detailed description of the Hibiscus moscheutos
cultivar named `RutHib1`. Data was collected at a farm in
Watkinsville, Ga. from five year old plants grown outdoors and
planted in the ground.
Throughout this specification, color names beginning with a small
letter signify that the name of that color, as used in common
speech, is aptly descriptive. Color names beginning with a capital
letter designate values based upon The R.H.S. Colour Chart,
5.sup.th edition published by The Royal Horticultural Society
(R.H.S.), London, England. Habit: Upright. Size of plant: A. Height
(cm).--74.93. B. Width (cm).--152.40. Rooting: The new plant
typically initiates roots in fourteen to twenty-one days under
favorable conditions. Stem: A. Color.--Greyed-Brown 199-A. B.
Length.--88.90 cm. C. Diameter.--1.3 cm (mid stem). D.
Pubescence.--None. E. Shape.--Round. F. Odor (of bruised
stem).--Grassy. G. Internode length.--3.2 cm-5.7 cm. H. Average
number of stems/branches.--50-70. Leaf: A. Color (R.H.S.).--1.
Upper: Predominately greyed-purple 187-A. 2. Lower: Green 137-C. B.
Mature size (l.times.w).--19.5 cm.times.16.8 cm. C.
Apex.--Acuminate. D. Base.--Cordate. E. Margin.--Erose. F.
Shape.--Falcate. G. Lobes.--Three lobes, lobing is shallow. H.
Pubescence.--None. I. Arrangement on stem.--Alternate. J.
Venation.--Reticulate. K. Texture.--Glabrous (both surfaces of
leaf). Petiole: A. Length.--5.7 cm-10 cm. B. Shape.--Oval. C. Color
(R.H.S.).--Greyed orange 165-A. D. Pubescence.--None. E. Diameter
(mm).--3.3 mm. Flower: A. Inflorescence.--1. Flowers per stem
13-63. B. Individual flower.--1. Axillary, terminal Axillary;
terminal clusters. 2. Symmetry Actinomorphic. 3. Petals. a. Size
(L.times.W) 10.7 cm.times.14.3 cm. b. Shape Obdeltoid. c. Apex
Rounded. d. Base Orbicular. e. Margin Entire. f. Color at peak of
bloom. i. Upper petal surface White N155-B; Veins-Red 55-B. ii.
Lower petal surface White N155-B. iii. Eye Zone Red 53-A. g. Number
of petals 5. h. Flowers are single. 4. Pedicels. a. Color (R.H.S.)
Yellow-green 144-A. b. Pubescence None. c. Length 9.0 cm-9.8 cm. 5.
Sepals. a. Number 5. b. Size (L.times.W) 4.5 cm.times.2.3 cm. c.
Shape Ovate lanceolate. d. Pubescence Sparsely lanuginous. e. Color
(R.H.S.) Yellow-green 144-A. f. Texture Both surfaces slightly
hairy which provides texture. 6. Stamens. a. Number 135. b. Size
(L.times.W) 0.4 cm.times.<0.1 cm. c. Color (R.H.S.) 158-A. d.
Pollen Color 158-B. e. Pubescence None. 7. Pistils. a. Number 1
pistil with 5 stigmas. b. Size (L.times.W) 5.7 cm.times.0.6 cm. c.
Color of Style (R.H.S.) Yellow-white 158-B. d. Color of Stigma
(R.H.S.) Yellow-white 158-A. 8. Bracts. a. Number 12. b. Size 2.85
cm (L); 0.1 cm-0.3 cm (tapered width). c. Color (R.H.S.) Green
143-A. C. Fruit.--None observed to date. D. Seed.--None observed to
date. E. Bloom time.--In Watkinsville, Ga., plants typically begin
blooming in mid-May and continue blooming until early July. F.
Fragrance.--No apparent fragrance. Winter hardiness: The plant has
been observed in Watkinsville, Ga., U.S. hardiness zone 8a; and in
West Grove, Pa., U.S. hardiness zone 6b.
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