Kalanchoe plant named La Paz

#The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant, botanically known as Kalanchoe, and referred to by the cultivar name La Paz.

#The new cultivar was referred to during the breeding and selection process by the designation K82-404H-P, and is a product of a planned breeding program. The basic objective of the breeding program was to create a new Kalanchoe cultivar having compact habit, soft pink flower color, free branching, good keeping quality, and early flowering response.

#La Paz was originated from a cross made in a controlled breeding program in Parrish, Fla. The female, or seed parent was a cultivar designated Firefly (disclosed in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,728). The male, or pollen parent was the cultivar Sensation (disclosed in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,727).

#The accompanying photographic drawing shows a typical specimen plant of the new cultivar. The photograph is in black and white, with certain flowers being colored to accurately depict true flower color. The bicolor feature will be readily noted.

#In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart (R.H.S.), except where general colors of ordinary significance are referred to. Color values are taken under fluorescent light conditions in September in Parrish, Fla.

#Botanical classification: Kalanchoe, cv. La Paz.

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