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(12) United States Plant Patent
(10) Patent N0.:
Hammett
(45) Date of Patent:
(54) DAHLIA PLANT NAMED ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ (50)
Latin Name:
Dahlia variabilis
Varietal Denomination: MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT (76)
Inventor:
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Keith Hammett, Auckland (NZ)
Jan. 15, 2013
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Int. Cl. A01H 5/00
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us. Cl. ..................................................... .. Plt./321
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Field of Classi?cation Search .................. .. Plt./321
(2006.01)
See application ?le for complete search history. Primary Examiner i June HWu
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Assistant Examiner * Louanne Krawczewlcz Myers
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Notice:
Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U-S~C~ 154(b) by 0 days-
(21) Appl.No.: 13/199,617 (22) Filed:
Sep. 6, 2011 Related US. Application Data
(57) ABSTRACT Anew cultivar ofDahlia plant named ‘MYSTIC ENCHANT MENT’ that is distinguishable by a compact rounded habit, glossy mahogany-black divided leaves and dark purple brown stems. ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ exhibits large bright red blossoms and dark central disks. In combination these traits set ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ apart from all other existing varieties of Dahlia known to the inventor.
(60) Provisional application No. 61/403,816, ?led on Sep. 22, 2010.
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Genus: Dahlia. Species: variabilis. Denemlnatlen? ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT~
is less divided and lighter in color. The closest known variety of Dahlia known to the inventor is the inventor’s variety and male parent, ‘Scarlet Fern’. Whereas both ‘Mystic Enchant ment’ and ‘Scarlet Fem’ bear mahogany-black divided BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 5 leaves, the ?owers of ‘Scarlet Fern’ are orange-red in color and the ?owers of ‘Mystic Enchantment’ are saturated bright The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar red in, color. In addition, as a mature plant, ‘Mystic Enchant of Dahlia grown for use in mixed combinations, beds and the _ _ ‘ , landscape. The new invention is known botanically as Dahlia mem 1S approxlmately 50% taller the}? Scarlet Fem ' variabilis and will be referred to hereinafter by the cultivar 10 ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’eXhlbnS acompact rounded
name ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’_ The Speci?c epithet
variabilis represents a hybrid seedling line that came from
habit, bright red ?owers with dark central discs, glossy mahogany-black foliage, and derk Purple-brown Stems The
crossing various original wild species inthe early 1800’s, and
large slngle blossoms 11100111 In summer and fall- Cultural
refers to the species’ wide range of ?ower color and Shapes, conditions include full sun, regular water and rich well-drain Dahlia is in the family Compositae. The ?ower of ‘MYSTIC 15 ing potting soil. ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ is hardy to ENCHANTMENT’ is a “single” form blossom and exhibits a
USDA Zone 9 and grows to 1.5 m in height and 1 m in width
single row of ray ?orets surrounding a central cluster of disk ?OreIs-
at maturity. The ?rst asexual reproduction of ‘MYSTIC ENCHANT
‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ Was Selected as a Seedling
MENT’ was conducted in 2005 in Auckland, New Zealand.
that resulted from the controlled cross-pollination carried out 20 The method of asexual propagation utilized Was Softwood
by the inventor in_ a Cultivated area of Auckland: New
cuttings from the tuber in year two and tissue culture there
Zealand' The breedmg began In 1995 by Crossmg an lndl'
after. Since that time under careful observation, the distin
Vidual plant Dahlia Variabilis ‘Colour Sucker, (unpatemed)
guishing characteristics have been determined stable, uni
as the female parent and an individual of Dahlia variabilis form and to be reproduced true to type in Subsequent ‘Scarlet Fem’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 18,989) as the male parent. 25 enerations of asexual m a anon Seed was collected from the female parent and coded as
g
p p g
7163/01, then ~sown with the intention of making a selection from the seedlings that resulted. ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ was selected in 2005 based
on the criteria of leaf color, leaf shape, plant height, self 30 supporting plants, single blooms and ?ower color. Selection
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The following traits have been repeatedly observed and represent the distinguishing characteristics of the new Dahlia _
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was conducted by the inventor, in Auckland, New Zealand.
Culnvar named MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT ' These trans
The unique traits that distinguish the new Dahlia variety
in Combination distinguish ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT,
named ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT, from other Varieties of from all other existing varieties of Dahlia known to the inven Dahll-a known to the inventor are glossy mahogany_black 35 tor. ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ has not been tested under
divided leaves and profusions of bright red blooms with dark
all Possible Conditions and PbenOtyPiC differences may be
central discs, The new Dahlia named ‘MYSTIC ENCHANT.
observed with variations in environmental, climatic, and cul
MENT’ is distinguishable from the parents predominantly by
H11‘81 Conditions, hOWeVer, WiIhOuI any Variance in genotype.
?ower and foliage color. The ?owers of ‘Scarlet Fern’ are
uniformly orange-red in color. The foliage of ‘Colour Sucker’
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‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ exhibits compact
rounded habit.
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glossy
Dimensions at 12 months of age from a cutting: 1.5 m in
mahogany-black divided leaves and dark purple-broWn
‘MYSTIC
ENCHANTMENT’
exhibits
height, 1 min Width. Cultural requirements: GroW in full sun With regular Water,
stems.
3. ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ is grown for use in mixed
combinations, beds and the landscape. 4. ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ exhibits large bright red
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blossoms and dark central discs.
humid conditions. Hardiness: USDA Zone 9.
5. ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ blooms summer and fall.
6. ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ grows to 1.5 min height and 1 m in Width at maturity 7. ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ is hardy to USDA Zone 9.
Roots, tubers: Rooting syslemiFine and ?brous With stolons and
tubers developing in long days. SZ0l0ns.*4 mm-55 mm in diameter, color 158C.
TubemiApproximately 6 in number, ellipsoidal,
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
dimensions varying from 3.5 cm in length and 2 cm in diameter to 7 cm in length and 3 cm in diameter.
The accompanying color draWings labeled FIG. 1 and FIG.
Tuber surfacaiSmooth, color 158C With rough cuticle in places, color 199B.
2 illustrate the overall appearance of the neW Dahlia cultivar named ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ shoWing the colors as true as is reasonably possible to obtain in colored reproduc
tions of this type. Colors in the photographs may differ from the color values cited in the detailed botanical description, Which accurately describes the actual colors of the neW Dahlia variety named ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’. The draWing labeled FIG. 1 depicts the entire plant in bloom and demonstrates that the foliage of ‘MYSTIC
Stem: 20
1.0 cm at base to 0.5 cm beloW uppermost leaf.
SurfacaiGlabrous. lnlernode length (average).i5 cm-12 cm.
Foliage: Note on foliage color, applies lhroughoutiThe foliage
groWn in full sun. Any part of the plant Which is in shade, including the shade of other plant parts, turns to olive green in color. This coloration is reversible such that the olive-green
The draWing labeled FIG. 2 depicts a close-up vieW of a ?oWer. The draWings Were made using conventional techniques and although ?oWer and foliage color may appear different
of ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ is consistently mahogany-black When groWn in full sun. Any part of the plant Which is in shade, including the shade of 30
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Simple leaves:
Observations, measurements, values and comparisons Were collected in Santa Barbara, Calif. from a 12 month old plant groWn in the landscape. Color determinations Were made in
classi?cation:
Dahlia
variabilis
Leaf dimensions (average).i10 cm in length and 8 cm in Width.
Leaf shapaiHastate. 45
Leaf apemiApiculate. Leaf color (adaxial surface).i203A.
‘ MYSTIC
Genus: Dahlia.
Leafcolor (abaxial surface).i147C.
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Species: Variabilis. Denomination: ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’. 55
nation of the folloWing parents: Female parenLiDahlia variabilis ‘Colour Sucker’ (un
patented). Male parenLiDahlia variabilis ‘Scarlet Fern’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 18,989). Propagation method: Tissue culture and cuttings from virus
Leafsurfaces (abaxial surfaces) .iSlightly puberulent. Leaf surfaces (adaxial surfaces).iGlabrous.
Leaf aZZachmenLiPetiolate. Leaf?’agrancaiNone observed. Peliole shapaiSulcate. mm in Width.
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Peliole coloniAdaxial surface: 187B. Abaxial sur
faces: 187B With streaks of 147C.
Compound leaves: DivisiohiBipinnately compound consisting of tWo
Vigor: Vigorous. Habit: Upright habit.
Type: Perennial.
VeinxiAdaxial surface: Visible only as depressions, color 203A. Abaxial surfaces: Prominent, raised,
Peliole dimensi0ns.*0.5 cm to 2 cm in length and 3-4
indexed mother stock.
Use: For use in mixed combinations, beds and the landscape.
Leaf venalion paZZerlLiPinnate. color N1 99A.
Common name: Dahlia.
Parentage: Dahlia variabilis ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ is a seedling that resulted from the controlled cross-polli
Leaf basaiAttenuate. Margin .4Ciliate and pinnatisect.
ENCHANTMENT’ .
Family: Compositae.
sun.
compound as plant develops and matures. The com pound leaf structure is very evident in a mature plant.
The folloWing is a detailed botanical description of the neW Dahlia cultivar named ‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’.
Botanical
ible such that the olive-green foliage returns to mahogany-black When exposed or re-exposed to full sun. All the color readings in the botanical description are taken from foliage and leaf parts groWing in full
Type: Evergreen. Leaf arrangemenLiOpposite. Leaf divisiohiOccasionally simple, predominantly
BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT
accordance With The 2007 Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart from London England, except Where general color terms of ordinary dictionary signi?cance are used. GroWing requirements are similar to the species.
other plant parts, turns olive-green in color, typically in the range 147A to 152A. This coloration is revers
from actual color due to light re?ectance, they are as accurate
as possible by conventional photography.
Shape.4Cylindrical. Dimensi0ns.*50 cm in length. Diameter ranges from
ENCHANTMENT’ is consistently mahogany-black When
foliage returns to mahogany-black When exposed or re-ex posed to full sun.
and Well-draining potting soil. Pest susceptibility: Susceptible to aphids. Disease susceptibility: Susceptible to mildeW in highly
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pairs of trilobed lateral lea?ets and one trilobed ter minal lea?et. Terminal lobe of terminal lea?et is
joined (sessile) With the bases of the lateral lea?ets.
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Width. Shape: Obovate. Apex: Obtuse With minute acute tip. Base: Cuneate. Margin: Entire. Surface
Compound leafdimensions (average) .i24 cm in length and 22 cm in Width.
(adaxial and abaxial): Glabrous. Arrangement: Radi
Lea?et dimensionsiFirst pair (nearest stem) of lateral
ate. Color (adaxial): 44B. Color (abaxial): N30A. Vein color (adaxial): Not evident: As leaf surface, barely visible. Vein color (abaxial): Parallel veins faintly visible, ranges between 159D and N155D. Disk?oretsiQuantity of disk ?orets: 50-60 per recep
lea?ets: Length 10.5 cm, Width 6.5 cm. Second pair of lateral lea?ets: Length 7 cm, Width 3 cm. Terminal lea?et: Length 7 cm, Width 3 cm.
Lea?et attachmentiFirst pair (nearest stem) of lateral lea?ets: Petiolule. Second pair of lateral lea?ets:
tacle. Disk ?oret: Shape, tubular; corolla fused,
Sessile to rachis. Terminal lea?et: Sessile to rachis.
dimensions: 1.3 cm in length and 1.5 cm in Width.
Lea?et shape, base, apex, margin, color, venation, sur face are all identicalfor lateral lea?ets and terminal 10 lea?ets as followsiBase: Attenuate. Apex: Apicu-
Disk ?oret color: 46A becoming burnt in appearance at apex, N77A. Disk ?oret apex: Acute. Disk ?oret
late. Margin: Ciliate and pinnatisect. Color (adaxial surface): 203A. Color (abaxial surface): 147C. Vena-
surface (ventral and dorsal surfaces): Glabrous. Receptacle (disk) dimensions: 0.7 cm in depth and2.5
tion pattern: Pinnate. Veins: Adaxial surface: Visible only as depressions, color 203A. Abaxial surfaces: 15
cm in diameter. Receptacle surface: Glabrous. Recep tacle color: 53A.
Prominent, raised, color N199A. Surfaces: Abaxial
Phyllaryilnner phyllary: Number: 8-10. Shape: Elon
surfaces: Slightly puberulent. Adaxial surfaces: Glabrous.
gated ovate. Dimensions: 2.0 cm in length and 8 mm in Width. Color (adaxial and abaxial surfaces): 151B
Compound leaf petiole (from stem to ?rst pair of
except 139A at base. Texture: Scarious, Waxy.
lea?ets).iShape: Sulcate. Dimensions: 0.5 cm to 2 20 cm in length and 3-4 mm in Width. Color: Adaxial
Appearance: Translucent. Apex: Rounded to sub acute. Base: Truncate. Margin: Entire. Surface
surface: 187B, abaxial surfaces: 187B With streaks of 147C. Surfaces: Glabrous. Compound leaf radius (from ?rst pair oflea?ets to base of terminal lea?et).iShape: Sulcate With central 25
(adaxial and abaxial): Glabrous. Outer phyllary: Number: 5 in number. Shape: Obovate. Dimensions:
midrib. Dimensions: 10 cm in length, 3 mm in Width.
gins 200A. Form: Re?exed. Apex: Obtuse. Base:
Color: Adaxial surface: 187B, abaxial surfaces: 187B With streaks of 147C. Surfaces: Glabrous. First pair oflea?et petiolulesiShape: Sulcate. Dimen-
Truncate. Margin: Entire. Surface (adaxial): Gla brous, glossy, ribbed. Approximately 8 longitudinal ribs 0.5-0.8 mm apart. Surface (abaxial): Glabrous,
1.0 cm in length and 0.6 cm in Width. Color (adaxial surfaces): 200A. Color (abaxial surfaces): 147A, mar
sions: 3 cm in length, 1.25 mm in Width. Color: 30
Adaxial surface: 187B, abaxial surfaces: 187B With streaks of 147C. Surfaces: Glabrous. Stipules: Occasionally present singly or in pairs at axils of ?rst and second pairs of lea?ets. Attachment, sessile; division, simple; shape, elliptic With central vein, surface,
Reproductive organs: Androecium.i(Present on disk ?orets only). Stamens. *5 in number. Stamen attachmentiFilament adnate to ventral surface
smooth With entire margin; color 203A. 35 In?orescence: In?orescence typeiTerminal: FloWers classi?ed as “single” form, With single roW of ray ?orets surrounding a central cluster of disk ?orets. AspectiFacing upWard and outWard. 40
In?orescence quantityil5-20 per 2-litre container plant. Dimensions of in?orescence (average).i8.5 cm in diameter and 2.0 cm in depth. In?orescence shapeiRadiate With center disk. Blooming seasonsiSummer and fall.
glossy, smooth.
Self-cleaning 0rpersistentiSelf-cleaning.
of corolla. Stamen length.i8 mm in length. Stamen coloril50B. Anther.4Connate. Anther colori25A. PolleniPresent.
QuantityiLarge amount. Pollen colori24A. Gynoecium.i(Present on both ray and disk ?orets). 45
FragranceiSlight fragrance When approached closely. Lastingness of ?owersilndividual ?oWers remain intact on the plant outdoors for 7-10 days. NeWly-
PistiliOne present. Pistil length.*15 mm in length. Stigma dimensions.i3 mm in length and 0.5 mm in
Width. Stigma formiPlumose. Stigma color.iN25A.
opened ?oWers on cut ?oWer stems remain intact in 50 Stigma shapeiBifurcate. Ovary positionilnferior. Water indoors for 2 Weeks. Ovary color.iN144A. PeduncleiDimensions (average): 20 cm in length and Ovary shapeiRotund. 0.3-0.4 cm in diameter. Shape: Cylindrical. Surface: Ovary dimensions.i2 mm in Width and 3 mm in height. Glabrous. Color: N186C. Seed: None observed to date. BucliShape: Oblate. Dimensions (average): 1.2 cm in The invention claimed is: height and 1.5 cm in diameter. Surface: Glabrous. 55 1. A neW and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named Appearance: Semi-glossy. Color: 153D except 187B
at ?attened apex immediately prior to opening. Apex:
‘MYSTIC ENCHANTMENT’ as described and illustrated
Obtuse. Base: Truncate.
herein.
Ray ?oretsiQuantity per in?orescence: 8-10. Dimen sions (average): 3.80 cm in length and 2.5 cm in 60
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