Breeding for Spray Carnation 'Lepus' of White Color with Red Edge
2012
Kwon, O.K., Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Republic of Korea | Shin, H.K., National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, RDA, Suwon, Republic of Korea | Choi, S.R., Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Republic of Korea | Joung, H.Y., National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, RDA, Suwon, Republic of Korea | Lee, J.S., National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, RDA, Suwon, Republic of Korea
A new spray carnation 'Lepus' was released by the National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science in 2004. This hybrid was crossed between 'Diamond' and '99257-7 Line' in 2000. The 269 seedling plants were, planted and cultivated in green house. After investigation of the characteristics for four years (from 2001 to 2004), it was finally selected in 2004. 'Lepus' white color with red peak edge is spray type and strong flower stalks. Also, it has medium fragrance, many flowers, and attractive flower arrangement. In particular, flowering was 10 days early and flower stalk was 13cm longer than 'Diamond' (control). In addition, it has medium resistance of Fusarium and the vase life was similar to 'Diamond'.
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