Geranium plant--BSR-177 White cultivar

Abstract

A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium×hortorum cultivar named BSR-177 White is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated PAS-W was pollinated by an unnamed plant designated 527-5. The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double pure white florets which contrast well with dark green distinctly zoned foliage. The attractive dark green foliage coloration is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named BSP-177 White, substantially as herein shown and described, which: (a) exhibits attractive pure white semi-double florets,   (b) forms attractive dark green foliage which resists turning to a yellow green coloration during shipment as is common with the Alba and Snowhite (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,312) cultivars,   (c) bears distinctly-zoned leaves, and   (d) exhibits an inherently compact and self-branching growth habit in the absence of growth regulators.