New Guinea Impatiens named `BFP-661 Purple`

Abstract

A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named `BFP-661 Purple` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the `Tahiti` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,601) was pollinated by the `Raspberry Rose` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,212). The new cultivar forms large generally round vibrant purple flowers that display an iridescent appearance. The foliage is medium green in coloration. An attractive compact upright mounded growth habit is exhibited. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the parent `Raspberry Rose` cultivar.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `BFP-661 Purple`, substantially as herein shown and described, which: (a) exhibits attractive, large generally round purple flowers,   (b) forms medium green foliage,   (c) exhibits a good basal branching character, and   (d) exhibits a compact upright growth habit.