Geranium plant -- BSR-232 Light Scarlet cultivar

Abstract

A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium×hortorum cultivar named BSR-232 Light Scarlet is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated 3214B-85 was pollinated by the Tango cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,933). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double light scarlet 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. When grown outdoors, the flowering is continuous and good heat tolerance is exhibited.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named BSR-232 Light Scarlet, substantially as herein shown and described, which: (a) exhibits attractive light scarlet semi-double florets,   (b) forms attractive dark green foliage which resists breakdown during shipment,   (c) bears distinctly-zoned leaves, and   (d) exhibits an inherently compact and self-branching growth habit in the absence of growth regulators.