KLEPZ07202

Pelargonium

Variety Description

Description:

PLANT: short to medium height, narrow to medium width, many to very many inflorescences
STEM: green, thin to medium

LEAF: medium to long, narrow to medium width, weak to medium lobing, open base, dark green upper side, no variegation, no leaf zone, bicrenate margin, shallow depth margin incisions, weak to medium undulation

FLOWER BUD: elliptic
INFLORESCENCE: short peduncle, small to medium diameter, medium to high number of open florets, early to mid-season flowering
FLORET: medium to large diameter, double, very few to few petals, entire margin
UPPER PETAL: broad, upper side blue pink (RHS 71D) at margin and red (RHS 50A) in middle, lower side purple red (RHS 58B), weak to medium striped markings, small white zone at base
LOWER PETAL: upper side blue pink (RHS 71D) at margin and red (RHS 46C) in middle, light blue pink (RHS 62B) lower side, no markings
INNER PETAL: upper side red (RHS 46C), no markings present
PEDICEL: medium length, dark red in middle third, no swelling

Origin & Breeding History: 'KLEPZ07202' originated from a controlled cross pollination conducted in July 2003 in Stuttgart, Germany. The cross was between the varieties 'Vineta' and the proprietary seedling Z 22073. In june 2004, 350 seedlings were selected, one of which would be named 'KLEPZ07202. Selection criteria included dark foliage, early flowering, unique flower colour and good performance. The new variety was evaluated in greenhouse trials in Stuttgart during 2005 to 2006. Outdoor trials were conducted to evaluate performance and tolerance to weather conditions.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'KLEPZ07202' is based on the UPOV Report of Technical Examination, application number PEL 2250, purchased from the Bundessortenamt in Hannover, Germany. The trials were conducted by the Bundessortenamt in 2008. Colour determinations were made using the 2001 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

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Pelargonium: 'KLEPZ07202'