Petunia plant `Suntory SP-R`

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a petunia plant having a intermediate habit type between upright habit type and decumbent habit type. The plant has abundant branching and a great profusion of blooms, and the whole bush remains in bloom for a long period of time. The flowers are single and very small, and the petals have a vivid reddish purple color and vivid greenish yellow throat inside portion. The plant is highly resistant to cold, rain, heat, and disease.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of petunia plant, substantially as herein illustrated and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by (A) an abundant branching and a great profusion of blooms, the whole bush remaining in bloom for a considerablle period of time, (B) flowers that are single and very small, the petals having a vivid reddish purple color and vivid greenish yellow throat inside portion, and (C) a high resistance to cold, rain, heat, and disease.