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Agpatblu

(Ageratum)
Denomination: Agpatblu
Previously Proposed Denomination: X0072-1
Synonym: N/A
Trade name: Patina Blue
Botanical Name: Ageratum
Applicant/Holder: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
P.O. Box 2
1600 AA
Enkhuizen
The Netherlands
Tel: 31 228 366 411
Fax: 31 228 319 744
Breeder: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Agent in Canada: Brenda Cole
BioFlora Inc.
R.R. #1, 38723 Fingal Line
St. Thomas, ON
N5P 3S5
Canada
Tel: 519-631-6241
Fax: 519-631-0056
Application Date: 2005-05-13
Application Number: 05-4899
Grant of Rights Date: N/A
Certificate Number: N/A
Application Withdrawn: 2006-10-16

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Agsantis'

Summary: 'Agpatblu' differs from 'Agsantis' mainly in plant height, flower diameter before and after dehiscence, and number of flowers per inflorescence. The plants of 'Agpatblu' are taller than those of 'Agsantis'. The flowers of 'Agpatblu' are wider before and after dehiscence and have more flowers per inflorescence than those of 'Agsantis'.

Description: PLANT: annual, upright-bushy growth habit, dense branching

STEM: light green, no anthocyanin, dense pubescence, medium thickness

LEAF: simple, cordate shape, cuspidate apex, cordate base, crenate margins with cuspidate tips, weak blistering, medium pubescence on upper and lower surfaces, medium green on upper surface, no variegation, petiole present

FLOWER: inflorescence, no anthocyanin on pedicel

DISC FLORETS: blue-violet

Origin & Breeding History: 'Agpatblu' originated from a cross made in September 2001, in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands, between the female parent, 'W43-2' and the male parent, 'W43-3'. In August 2002, one plant was selected from the resultant progeny for branching, flower and foliage size. Asexual reproduction of the new variety began in September 2002 in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands.

Tests & Trials: The tests and trials for 'Agpatblu' were conducted in a polyhouse at BioFlora Inc. in St. Thomas, Ontario during the spring of 2006. The trials included 15 plants of each variety. Rooted cuttings were transplanted into 6 inch pots on April 13, 2006. Observations and measurements were taken from 10 plants of each variety. All colour measurements were made using the RHS colour chart 2001.

Comparison table for 'Agpatblu'
  'Agpatblu' 'Agsantis'*
Plant height (cm)    
mean 26.0 18.6
std. deviation 2.48 0.60
Leaf blade length (cm)    
mean 4.6 4.3
std. deviation 0.30 0.16
Leaf blade width (cm)    
mean 4.6 4.3
std. deviation 0.32 0.29
Petiole length (mm)    
mean 24.5 20.4
std. deviation 4.28 2.76
Flower bud diameter (mm)    
mean 9.6 6.3
std. deviation 0.84 0.67
Flower diameter after dehiscence (cm)    
mean 2.2 1.7
std. deviation 0.24 0.11
Number of flowers per inflorescence    
mean 18.4 13.7
std. deviation 2.01 0.82
Main colour of disc florets (RHS)    
before flowering (at bud stage) N87B N87A
after dehiscence 92A-B 92A-B
*reference variety

Ageratum: 'Agpatblu' (left) with reference variety 'Agsantis' (right)
Ageratum: Agpatblu (left) with reference variety Agsantis (right)

Ageratum: 'Agpatblu' (left) with reference variety 'Agsantis' (right)
Ageratum: Agpatblu (left) with reference variety Agsantis (right)


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