A New Saxifraga Cultivar,'Passion' with Red Purple Petals

摘要

"Passion", a new Saxifraga cultivar was released by the National Institute of Highland Agriculture (NIHA), in 2006. A crossing was made between "Hongsaja" with red purple (RPN66A) petals and "Vibo" with red-purple (RPN66B) petals in 2004. The selection and flower characteristics were investigated from 2004 to 2006 in greenhouse. The first flowering time of "Passion" is 1st of October, period of flowering is 26 days and number of flowers per plant was 211.2. The flower color shows a red purple (RPN66A) and number of petals was 6.0. Flower width is 3.0 cm and flower length is 2.0 cm. It can be used for pot flower. 50% shading treatment is a good cultural practice against direct sunlight and soft rot disease occurs usually by over-irrigation.