Variety of Sanvitalia plant named ‘Sumsan 01’

A new and distinct early flowering Sanvitalia plant with bright yellow-orange colored flowers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar ofSanvitaliaplant known by the varietal name ‘Sumsan 01’. The new variety was discovered in June 2000 in a selected breeding program in Lüdinghausen, Germany. The new variety was selected from a cross of proprietary unpatented breeding plants Seedling 64 (female parent) and Seedling 11 (male parent). The new variety has a leaf size similar to its parents, but differs in flower markings from both parents. The new variety has a similar flower color and vigor toSanvitaliavariety ‘Lucky Penny’ (unpatented), but has more leaf pubescence. The new variety was first asexually reproduced in September 2001 by cuttings in Lüdinghausen, Germany. The new variety has been trial and field tested at Lüdinghausen and has been found to retain its distinctive characteristics and remain true to type through successive propagations.

The following traits distinguish ‘Sumsan 01’ as a new and distinct cultivar:1. The size of the capitulum.2. The color of the ray floret.3. Leaf pubescence.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT

The following detailed description sets forth characteristics of the new cultivar. The data which defines these characteristics were collected by asexual reproductions by cuttings carried out in Lüdinghausen, Germany. Plants for the description were 16 weeks old. The color readings were taken in a greenhouse under natural light. Color references are primarily to the 1996 R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society of London.

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