U.S. patent number PP31,832 [Application Number 16/602,388] was granted by the patent office on 2020-06-02 for veronica plant named `balmoodink`.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Ball Horticultural Company. The grantee listed for this patent is Ball Horticultural Company. Invention is credited to Sarah Kimberly Greenwood, Sloane Michele Scheiber.
United States Patent |
PP31,832 |
Scheiber , et al. |
June 2, 2020 |
Veronica plant named `Balmoodink`
Abstract
A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named
`Balmoodink`, characterized by its deep purplish-pink colored
flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous,
compact, upright-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
Inventors: |
Scheiber; Sloane Michele
(Parkesburg, PA), Greenwood; Sarah Kimberly (Glen Mills,
PA) |
Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Ball Horticultural Company |
West Chicago |
IL |
US |
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Assignee: |
Ball Horticultural Company
(West Chicago, IL)
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Family
ID: |
70855934 |
Appl.
No.: |
16/602,388 |
Filed: |
September 25, 2019 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
PLT/251 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A01H
5/02 (20130101); A01H 6/68 (20180501) |
Current International
Class: |
A01H
5/02 (20180101); A01H 6/68 (20180101) |
Field of
Search: |
;PLT/251 |
Primary Examiner: Bell; Kent L
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Charles; Audrey
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named
`Balmoodink`, substantially as herein illustrated and described.
Description
Latin name of genus and species of plant claimed: Veronica
spicata.
Variety denomination: `Balmoodink`.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of
Veronica plant botanically known as Veronica spicata and
hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name `Balmoodink`.
The new cultivar originated in a controlled breeding program in
Cochranville, Pa., during October 2013. The objective of the
breeding program was the development of Veronica cultivars that
flower without a vernalization requirement, have attractive and
numerous inflorescences, and a compact, upright-mounded growth
habit.
The new Veronica cultivar was the result of cross-pollination. The
female (seed) parent of the new cultivar is MOODY BLUES Mauve
`Novavermau`, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 26,621, characterized by its
medium purple-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and
moderately vigorous, compact, upright-mounded growth habit. The
male (pollen) parent of the new cultivar is MOODY BLUES Pink
`Novaverpin`, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 25,748, characterized by its very
pale purple-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and
moderately vigorous, compact, upright-mounded growth habit. The new
cultivar was discovered and selected as a single flowering plant
within the progeny of the above stated cross-pollination during
June 2016 in a controlled environment in Cochranville, Pa.
Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar by terminal stem cuttings
since June 2016 in Cochranville, Pa. and Elburn, Ill. has
demonstrated that the new cultivar reproduces true to type with all
of the characteristics, as herein described, firmly fixed and
retained through successive generations of such asexual
propagation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The following characteristics of the new cultivar have been
repeatedly observed and can be used to distinguish `Balmoodink` as
a new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant: 1. Deep
purplish-pink colored flowers; 2. Dark green-colored foliage; and
3. Moderately vigorous, compact, upright-mounded growth habit.
Plants of the new cultivar differ from plants of the female parent
primarily in having more red coloration in the flower color. Plants
of the new cultivar differ from plants of the male parent primarily
in having a darker purple flower color.
Of the many commercially available Veronica cultivars, the most
similar in comparison to the new cultivar is MOODY BLUES Mauve
Improved `Balmoomaui`, co-pending application. However, in
side-by-side comparisons, plants of the new cultivar differ from
plants of `Balmoomaui` in at least the following characteristics:
1. Plants of the new cultivar have more red coloration in the
flower color than plants of `Balmoomaui`; 2. Plants of the new
cultivar have more inflorescences per plant than plants of
`Balmoomaui`; and 3. Plants of the new cultivar have shorter leaves
than plants of `Balmoomaui`.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS
The accompanying photographs show, as nearly true as it is
reasonably possible to make the same in color illustrations of this
type, typical flower and foliage characteristics of the new
cultivar. Colors in the photographs may differ slightly from the
color values cited in the detailed description, which accurately
describes the colors of `Balmoodink`. The plants were approximately
four months old. The plants were grown as three plants per pot in
one-gallon containers for approximately 11 weeks in a greenhouse in
Elburn, Ill. followed by 3.5 weeks in an open-sided polyhouse in
West Chicago, Ill. Plants were given one pinch at approximately one
week before transplant.
FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of the overall growth and flowering
habit of `Balmoodink`.
FIG. 2 illustrates a close-up view of the inflorescences of
`Balmoodink`.
DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION
The new cultivar has not been observed under all possible
environmental conditions to date. Accordingly, it is possible that
the phenotype may vary somewhat with variations in the environment,
such as temperature, light intensity, and day length, without,
however, any variance in genotype.
The chart used in the identification of colors described herein is
The R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society, London,
England, 2015 edition, except where general color terms of ordinary
significance are used. The color values were determined in July
2019 under natural light conditions in West Chicago, Ill.
The following descriptions and measurements describe approximately
four-month old plants produced from cuttings from stock plants and
grown under conditions comparable to those used in commercial
practice. The plants were grown as three plants per pot in
one-gallon containers for approximately 11 weeks in a greenhouse in
Elburn, Ill. followed by 3.5 weeks in an open-sided polyhouse in
West Chicago, Ill. Plants were given one pinch at approximately one
week before transplant. Greenhouse temperatures in Elburn, Ill.
were maintained at approximately 65.degree. F. to 70.degree. F.
(18.3.degree. C. to 21.1.degree. C.) during the day and
approximately 55.degree. F. to 60.degree. F. (12.8.degree. C. to
15.6.degree. C.) during the night. No supplemental lighting was
provided. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of
typical plants. Botanical classification: Veronica spicata
`Balmoodink`. Parentage: Female parent.--MOODY BLUES Mauve
`Novavermau`, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 26,621. Male parent.--MOODY BLUES
Pink `Novaverpin`, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 25,748. Propagation: Type
cutting.--Terminal stem. Time to initiate roots.--Approximately 7
to 10 days. Time to produce a rooted cutting.--Approximately 35 to
42 days. Root description.--Fibrous. Rooting habit.--Freely
branching. Plant description: Commercial crop time.--Approximately
10 to 12 weeks from a rooted cutting to finish in a 15 cm pot.
Vernalization to initiate flowering is not required. Growth habit
and general appearance.--Herbaceous perennial, moderately vigorous,
compact, upright-mounded. Hardiness.--USDA Zone 4b (-25.degree. F.
to -20.degree. F./-31.7 .degree. C. to -28.9.degree. C.).
Size.--Height from soil level to top of plant plane: Approximately
38.0 cm. Width: Approximately 38.0 cm. Branching habit.--Freely
branching, pinching enhances basal branching. Quantity of main
branches per plant: Approximately 8. Branch.--Strength: Moderate.
Branch height to bottom of inflorescence: Approximately 23.0 cm.
Diameter: Approximately 3.0 mm. Length of central internode:
Approximately 4.0 cm. Texture: Densely pubescent. Color of young
stems: 146B. Color of mature stems: 146B, becoming woody 200D with
age. Foliage description: General description.--Quantity of leaves
per main branch: Approximately 8. Fragrance: None detected. Form:
Simple. Arrangement: Opposite, decussate. Leaves.--Aspect:
Perpendicular to stem. Shape: Lanceolate. Margin: Serrate. Apex:
Acute to broadly acute. Base: Attenuate. Venation pattern: Pinnate.
Length of mature leaf: Approximately 7.2 cm. Width of mature leaf:
Approximately 2.1 cm. Texture of upper surface: Sparsely pubescent.
Texture of lower surface: Sparsely pubescent and moderately
pubescent on venation. Color of upper surface of young and mature
foliage: Closest to NN137A. Color of lower surface of young and
mature foliage: Closest to 137B. Venation of upper and lower
surface: 147C. Petioles.--Length: Approximately 9.0 mm. Width:
Approximately 4.0 mm. Texture: Sparsely pubescent. Color: 147C.
Flowering description: Flowering habit.--`Balmoodink` is a long-day
obligate, freely flowering under outdoor growing conditions
blooming from early spring through autumn. Lastingness of
individual flower on the plant.--Approximately 7 days.
Inflorescence description: General description.--Type: Terminal
raceme, self-cleaning. Fragrance: None detected. Height:
Approximately 9.0 cm to 13.0 cm. Width: Approximately 1.5 cm to 2.0
cm. Quantity per plant: Approximately 10. Peduncle.--Strength:
Strong. Aspect: Erect. Length: Approximately 4.0 cm to 7.0 cm.
Diameter: Approximately 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm. Texture: Densely
pubescent. Color: 146B. Flower description: General
description.--Type: Single, salverform. Aspect: Outward. Quantity
per inflorescence: Approximately 90. Bud.--Rate of opening:
Generally takes 3 to 4 days for bud to progress from first color to
fully open flower. Bud just before opening.--Shape: Oblong. Length:
Approximately 6.0 mm. Diameter: Approximately 2.0 mm. Texture:
Glabrous. Color: 73A with NN155A at base. Corolla.--Height:
Approximately 8.0 mm. Diameter: Approximately 9.0 mm.
Petals.--Quantity: 4. Appearance: Dull. Shape: Elliptic. Margin:
Entire, wavy. Apex: Broadly acute. Base: Fused into tube. Length:
Approximately 5.0 mm. Width: Approximately 2.0 mm to 5.0 mm.
Texture of upper and lower surfaces: Glabrous. Color of upper and
lower surfaces when first open: 73B. Color of upper and lower
surfaces when fully open 73A to 73B. Corolla tube.--Length:
Approximately 3.0 mm. Diameter at tube opening: Approximately 2.0
mm. Texture of inner surface: Densely pubescent. Color of
pubescence: NN155D. Texture of outer surface: Glabrous. Color of
inner surface: NN155D. Color of outer surface: NN155D with a faint
overlay of 73B. Calyx.--Shape: Cupped. Length: Approximately 4.0
mm. Diameter: Approximately 3.0 mm. Sepals.--Quantity per flower:
4. Shape: Lanceolate, fused at base. Apex: Acute. Length: Two
larger sepals approximately 4.0 mm and two smaller sepals
approximately 3.0 mm. Width of all sepals: Approximately 1.0 mm.
Texture of upper (inner) surface: Glabrous. Texture of lower
(outer) surface: Moderately pubescent and densely pubescent on
margins. Color of upper and lower surfaces: 137B with 146D at base.
Pedicel.--Strength: Strong, flexible. Aspect: Approximately
45.degree. angle from peduncle. Length: Approximately 1.0 mm.
Diameter: Approximately 0.5 mm. Texture: Densely pubescent. Color:
146B. Reproductive organs.--Androecium: Stamen quantity: 2 per
flower. Stamen length: Approximately 9.0 mm. Filament color: 73D.
Anther shape: Sagittate, dorsifixed. Anther length: Approximately
1.0 mm. Anther color: 79C. Pollen amount: Abundant. Pollen color:
2D. Gynoecium: Pistil quantity: 1 per flower. Pistil length:
Approximately 8.0 mm. Stigma shape: Rounded. Stigma length: Less
than 1.0 mm. Stigma color: 79C. Style length: Approximately 7.0 mm.
Style color: 79D. Ovary diameter: Approximately 1.0 mm. Ovary
color: 145A. Seed and fruit production: Neither seed nor fruit
production has been observed. Disease and pest resistance:
Resistance to pathogens and pests common to Veronica has not been
observed.
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