New Guinea Impatiens named `Apple Blossom`

Abstract

A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named `Apple Blossom` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the `Barbados` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,467) was pollinated by a plant designated `6484-1` (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms large light pink flowers with a deep fuchsia eye that display an iridescent appearance. The foliage is dark green and is accented by a red midvein (as illustrated). An attractive compact upright mounded growth habit is exhibited. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Tahiti` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,601).

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Apple Blossom`, substantially as herein shown and described, which: (a) exhibits attractive large light pink flowers with a deep fuchsia eye,   (b) forms dark green foliage with a reddish midvein,   (c) exhibits a good basal branching character, and   (d) exhibits a compact upright mounded growth habit.