Geranium plant -- BSR-194 Cherry cultivar

Abstract

A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium×hortorum cultivar named BSR-194 Cherry is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated 535-5 was pollinated by the Veronica cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,054). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double cherry red florets which contrast well with dark green 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 BSR-194 Cherry, substantially as herein shown and described, which: (a) exhibits attractive cherry red semi-double florets,   (b) forms attractive dark green foliage which resists breakdown during shipment,   (c) bears zoned leaves, and   (d) exhibits an inherently compact and self-branching growth habit in the absence of growth regulators.