Geranium plant named `BFP-817 Light Salmon`

Abstract

A new and distinct Pelargonium×hortorum cultivar named `BFP-817 Light Salmon` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 1919-39 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 3928-1 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double pastel salmon florets in a freely-flowering display. Attractive dark green foliage with slight zonation is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is medium to vigorous self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct Geranium plant named `BFP-817 Light Salmon`, substantially as herein shown and described, which: (a) exhibits attractive semi-double pastel salmon florets in a freely-flowering display,   (b) forms attractive dark green foliage with slight zonation, and   (c) exhibits a medium to vigorous self-branching growth habit in the absence of a growth regulator.