Calla Lily 'Sulime', a new variety of calla (Zantedeschia aethiopica)

New flower option

Abstract

The variety of calla lily  'Sublime' (Zantedeschia aethiopica) was developed using the guidelines for the execution of the examination of the distinctness, homogeneity and stability of Zantedeschia sp issued by the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) , versions 2001 and 2011. It has a certificate of presentation before the Technical Secretariat of the Committee for the Qualification of Varieties of the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development with the number CP 2793. The main character of 'Sublime' is its white color in almost all the spathe and a slight purple line at its base. In addition, its leaves are spotted. It is a new option for flower growers and will be the third variety of calla lily generated in Mexico. 'Utopia' (Chapingo Autonomous University, Breeder's Registry with number 2720) and seedlings of the 'Hercules' variety were used as parents.