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(12) United States Plant Patent
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Tully
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(54) HEBE PLANT NAMED ‘TULLYRASPB’
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(50) Latin Name: Hebexhybrida Varietal Denomination:
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Martin Tully, Tully Nurseries Limited
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TULLYRASPB
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Rlchardstown, Ballyboughal, County Dublin (IE) (*)
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ABSTRACT
A new cultivar of Hebe plant named ‘TULLYRASP’ that is characterized by a compact habit with deep burgundy colored
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folia ge and which bears abundant deeP P ink ?owers throu summer and fall. In combination these traits set ‘TUL
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LYRASP’ apart from all other varieties of Hebe known to the inventor.
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Prior Publication Data US 2009/0193557 Pl
Jul. 30, 2009
3 Drawing Sheets
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Genus: HEBE.
in. Once mature, seed was collected from these plants without
Species: >
segregation by parent plant. All of the collected seeds were sown and the new variety, ‘TULLYRASPB’ was selected in
Denomination: ‘ TULLYRASPB ’ .
the spring of 2004 from amongst the resultant seedlings. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This application claims the bene?t of priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(f) of the application for a grant of European Community Plant Breeders Rights which was ?led for the instant plant variety on Jan. 25, 2008, Application Number
‘TULLYRASPB’ was selected by the inventor for its com
bination of compact habit, burgundy colored foliage and deep pink ?owers. The variety of Hebe which the inventor consid ers most closely resembles ‘TULLYRASP’ is one of the pos
sible parent varieties, ‘Mrs. Winder’. In comparison with 10
2008/0177. The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Hebe that is grown for use as a ?owering plant for use in
Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar was ?rst accom
plished by the inventor at the inventor’s nursery in 2004. The method of asexual propagation used was softwood cuttings. The inventor has determined that ‘TULLYRASP’ stable and reproduces true to type in successive generations of asexual
containers and in the garden and landscape. The new cultivar is known botanically as HEBExhybrida and will be referred to hereinafter by the cultivar name ‘TULLYRASPB’.
‘TULLYRASPB’ is the product of a breeding program started by the inventor in 1998. The breeding program is ongoing, and is conducted at the inventor’s nursery in Bally
propagation. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
boughal, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland. The primary focus of the breeding program is to produce new cultivars of Hebe which are extremely compact and which possess color ful foliage and abundant ?owers. These characteristics in combination are considered by the inventor to be of most interest to the relevant market. The breeding of ‘TULLYRASPB’ proceeded as follows:
‘Mrs. Winder’, ‘TULLYRASPB’ is more compact, has
deeper burgundy foliage and deeper pink ?owers.
The following traits have been repeatedly observed and represent the characteristics of the new HEBE cultivar ‘TUL 25
First, the inventor assembled several potential parent variet ies, including the commercially available cultivars ‘Autumn
LYRASPB’. These traits in combination distinguish this cul tivar from all other commercial varieties known to the inven tor. ‘TULLYRASPB’ has not been tested under all possible conditions and phenotypic differences may be ob served with
variations in environmental, climatic and cultural conditions, however, without any variance in genotype.
Glory’ (not patented), ‘Marjorie’ (not patented), ‘Margret’
1. HEBE ‘TULLYRASPB’ exhibits a compact habit.
(U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,231), ‘Oratio Beauty’ (not patented), ‘Red Edge’ (not patented), ‘Albicans’ (not patented), ‘Mrs. Winder’ (not patented), ‘Black Beauty’ (not patented), ‘Great Orme’ (not patented), ‘Pink Wand’ (not patented) together
2. HEBE ‘TULLYRASPB’ blooms profusely. 3. The ?owers of HEBE ‘TULLYRASPB’ are deep pink in
with un-named and un-released varieties of the inventor’s
4. HEBE ‘TULLYRASPB’ exhibits deep burgundy colored
color and are borne through summer and fall.
own development. Specimen plants of each of these varieties
foliage.
were placed in close proximity at the inventor’s nursery in
5. After 15 months of growth, ‘TULLYRASP’ achieves a
order to facilitate natural pollination. Pollination was not
height of 15 cm and a width of 15 cm.
controlled and occurred naturally by means of insects and wind. The parentage was not restricted or monitored and may even have involved varieties not listed herein that were out
side of the breeding area as a result of insects carrying pollen
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6. At maturity in the landscape, ‘TULLYRASPB’ is 45 cm in height and 45 cm in width. 7. HEBE ‘TULLYRASPB’ is hardy to —5° C.
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Crop time. *A minimum of 14 months is needed to produce a ?nished plant in ?ower in a 1 liter container.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Recommended growing conditionsiFree draining soil
The accompanying color drawings illustrate the overall
and planting in full sun or half shade.
appearance of the new HEBE variety ‘TULLYRASPB’ show ing colors as true as it is reasonably possible to obtain in
Disease and pest problemsiPlant is susceptible to root rot in any poor-draining soil and to downy mildew in conditions of high humidity and poor air circulation.
colored reproductions of this type. Colors in the drawings may differ from the color values cited in the detailedbotanical
description, which accurately describe the actual colors of the
Stem:
new variety ‘TULLYRASPB’. The drawing labeled as FIG. 1 depicts an entire ?owering
Stem shape.4Cylindrical.
plant of ‘TULLYRASP’.
Stem color (new growth).il52A. Stem color (mature stem).i2OOA. Stem surface. *Smooth.
Stem dimensionsiLength 13 cm. Diameter 0.3 cm.
The drawing labeled as FIG. 2 depicts a close-up view of an in?orescence of ‘TULLYRASPB’ at the point of maximum pink coloration. The individual ?owers nearest the apex of the in?orescence are in pink bud and the oldest ?owers at the base are just beginning to senesce. The drawing labeled as FIG. 3 depicts a close-up view of an
Internode distance.4O.5 cm.
Foliage: lj1peiEvergreen, remains unchanged in appearance
year-round. Arrangement. ‘Opposite. ShapeiElliptic.
in?orescence of ‘TULLYRASPB’ as the ?owers senesce and
turn ?rst to white and then to brown. The in?orescence shown
in this drawing FIG. 3 is approximately two weeks older than the in?orescence shown in FIG. 2. All drawings were made of l 8 months old plants grown in 1 liter containers out of doors at the inventor’s nursery in
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ApeyaiSub-acute. BaseiTruncate.
Ballyboughal, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland. No chemicals were used to treat the plants. All drawings were
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made using conventional techniques and although colors may
Midrib color: (adaxial surface) .il 87B, but less promi 30
leaves, matches abaxial leaf surface on older leaves.
Leaf length.i3.6 cm. Leafwidthil .2 cm. 35
Republic of Ireland. The color determinations are in accor
erect towards apex.
Leaf bud shapeiTerete. Leaf surfaces (adaxial and abaxial).iSmooth. Leaf marginsiSlightly thickened, rounded edge,
Genus: HEBE.
smooth, entire. N186C.
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Leaf color (abaxial surface) .iYoung leaf: N186C,
Denomination: ‘TULLYRASP’.
and landscape.
mature leaf: 146A. 45
FragranceiAbsent. Flowers: 50
as is typical of the species and its known cultivars.
(at base) 3 cm. 55
Plant dimensions at 15418 monthsiwidth: 15 cm.
Height: 15 cm.
Bud colori6lB. 60
Bud dimensions: Length: 3 mm. Diameter: 1.0 mmil .5 mm.
Shape of corolla tube.4Cylindrical.
PropagationiPropagation is accomplished using soft wood cuttings. air temperature.
of raceme.
Bud surfaceiSmooth.
Width: 45 cm Height: 45 cm.
lime to develop roots.~4 weeks at l6*l8° Centigrade
Flower developmentiln clusters, commencing at base Bud shape. *Elliptic cone.
Plant dimensions (at maturity in the landscape).i HardinessiHardy to minus 5° Centigrade. Root systemiFibrous.
In?orescence form.iRaceme. Flower arrangementiFlowers are arranged in whorls,
In?orescence shapeiConical, length 6 cm, diameter
ing occurs at 23 cm from apex.
lfigoriSlow-growing.
Leaf color (adaxial surface).iYoung leaf: 187B, mature leaf: 147A.
Parentage: Unknown: ‘TULLYRASPB’ is a hybrid plant that resulted from uncontrolled open pollination.
Plant description: Bloom periodilune to September. Plant habit. ‘Compact, upright habit. Branching habitiFreely branching from lower stem. Apical branches ascending unbranched until branch
TextureiLeathery. AttachmentiSessile, slightly decurrent. Leaf aspect.%}enerally slightly erect, tending to semi
dance with the 2007 edition of The Royal Horticultural Soci ety Colour Chart, except where general color terms of ordi nary dictionary signi?cance are used. Botanical classi?cation:
Use: Flowering plant for use in containers and in the garden
nent or not visible at all in older leaves.
Midrib color: (abaxial surface).iNl 86C on young
The following is a detailed description of the new cultivar ‘TULLYRASPB’. Data was collected in spring from 15 months old plants grown in 1 liter containers out of doors at
the inventor’s nursery in Ballyboughal, County Dublin,
Venation patterniAbsent, except for midrib.
Midrib (upper surface).iDepressed, slight groove.
Midrib (lower surface).iThickened (slightly protrud ing).
appear different from actual colors due to light re?ectance they are as accurate as possible by conventional photography. DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION
CurvatureiYoung leaves concave, older leaves ?at.
Margins. *Entire.
Corolla tube dimensions: Length: 5 mm. Diameter: 15 mm.
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Surface of corolla tubeiSmooth. Corolla tube color.*NNl55D.
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Sepal apex. *Acuminate. Sepal base. ACuneate.
Flower dimensions (calyx, corolla tube, and lobes).i Length: 7 mm. Diameter: 9 mill mm.
Sepal surfaceiLightly pubescent.
Number of corolla lobesiFour.
Number ofpetalsiFour.
Reproductive organs:
Stigma shapeiNarrowly capitate.
Petal dimensions (excluding corolla).iLength: 5 mm.
Stigma dimensions.*ApproXimately 0.2 mm. in Width.
Width: 2 mm.
Petal apex shape. *Acuminate. Color of petalsiNewly open 61B except basal one third NNl 55D; entire petal ages to NNl 55D. Petals fused or unfusediPetals are basally fused.
Stigma coloriYellow.
Shape ofpetalsispatulate.
StamensiTwo in number, slightly diverging, fused at the base, creating a V-shape.
Style shapeiFiliform. Style dimensionsiLength: 6 mm. Diameter: <0.5 mm.
Style coloriwhite.
Flower aspectiFacing outward. Quantity of?owers per whorl. *60. FragranceiNot observed.
Dimensions ofstamens.il0 mm in length, <0.5 mm in Width. Stamens are exserted by approximately 7 mm.
Peduncle dimensions. *Diameter: 1 mmi2 mm. Length:
Color of?lamentiwhite. Anther shape and dimensions.*Capitate, 1 mm in
3 cmi8 cm.
Peduncle shape. ‘Cylindrical. Peduncle surfaceismooth. Peduncle coloril 37C. Pedicel dimensionsiLength: 2 mmi3 mm. Diameter:
length and Width. Anther coloriN77A.
Pollen amountislight. 20
Ovary dimensions.*ApproXimately 1 mm long and
Pedicel shape. ‘Cylindrical. Pedicel surfaceismooth.
0.75 mm in Width.
Seed: No seed has been observed.
Pedicel coloril 37C.
Calyx shape. ‘Cylindrical. Number of sepalsiFour, 2.5 mm in length, 1 mm in Width. Fused or unfusediBasally fused.
Sepal coloril 37C.
Pollen coloriNNl 55C.
Ovary shape and position.4Ovoid, Inferior.
0.5 mm.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A neW and distinct cultivar of Hebe plant named ‘TUL LYRASPB’ as described and illustrated herein.
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