Viola Patents (Class PLT/323)
  • Publication number: 20170094875
    Abstract: ‘HB2’ is a distinctive variety of Hardenbergia violacea which is characterized by a dense and compact shrub habit, a short plant height and small, ovate foliage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
  • Publication number: 20160212907
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunny Jim’ that is distinguishable by compact basally branching habit, medium to large pure yellow flowers with absence of veining, and flowers which are heavily pleasantly fragrant. ‘Sunny Jim’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Chapman
  • Publication number: 20160212905
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sweetheart’ that is distinguishable by compact basally branching habit, medium to large single blooms which are predominantly cream-yellow in color, fringed with lavender-blue margins, and flowers which are heavily pleasantly fragrant. ‘Sweetheart’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Chapman
  • Publication number: 20160212906
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Amy’ that is distinguishable by compact basally branching habit, medium to large violet colored flowers with dark ray markings and striking bright orange eyes, and flowers which are heavily pleasantly fragrant. ‘Amy’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Chapman
  • Publication number: 20160212908
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Bonny’ that is distinguishable by compact basally branching habit, medium to large single bicolored blooms consisting of two lavender-colored upper petals and two bright yellow lateral petals and one bright yellow lower petal, and flowers which are heavily pleasantly fragrant. ‘Bonny’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Chapman
  • Publication number: 20160057915
    Abstract: A new variety of Viola plant named ‘SMEV5’ that is distinguishable by compact dome-shaped habit, fragrant violet colored flowers consisting of dark violet upper petals and violet lateral and lower petals which exhibit prominent dark violet veins, flowers having a small bright yellow eye, hardy in USDA Zone 5, and blooms from early spring through fall, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: Steve Eggleton
  • Publication number: 20160057916
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Lemon Frost’, characterized by its bright yellow and cream colored flowers with medium violet-blue margins, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • Patent number: PP16377
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is new Viola cornuta plant named ‘Sunvioho’, which is a vegetative propagated variety that was developed by specific hybridization between ‘9V-39a’ and ‘Alpine Sun’. ‘Sunvioho’ has a spreading habit with very long stem. The plant height is low and the branching is abundant. Flowers are vertically oblong and very small. The color of flower is pale yellow green with vivid yellow eye. The plant has a high resistance to rain, cold, pests and diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura, Yukihiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: PP16557
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Viola cornuta, named ‘Sunviobuho’, which is a vegetatively propagated variety. This new variety has a spreading growth habit with long prostrate stems. This Viola plant has many branches, and great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. It displays dense green foliage, and single, small-sized flowers on long peduncles that are violet-blue and white in coloration. The plant exhibits good resistance to cold, diseases and pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP16713
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Viola cornuta, named ‘Sunviolamari’. This new variety has a spreading growth habit with long prostrate stems. This Viola plant has many branches, and a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. It displays dense green foliage, single medium-sized violet-blue flowers having some graduation of color intensity on the long peduncles. The flowers have a faint and sweet scent. The plant exhibits good resistance to rain, cold, disease and pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP16745
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Viola cornuta, named ‘Sunviolalemo’. This new variety has a spreading growth habit with long prostrate stems. This Viola plant has many branches, and a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The plant displays dense green foliage, forms single medium-sized yellow flowers with some gradation of color intensity and some purple striping that are borne on the long peduncles. The flower has faint and sweet scent. The plant exhibits good resistance to rain, cold, disease and pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura, Yukihiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: PP17676
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviobu’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; vigorous and freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; single violet-colored flowers with long peduncles; long flowering period; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP17677
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviolaho’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; vigorous and freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; single white-colored flowers with long peduncles; long flowering period; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP18253
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘LORD PRIMROSE’ characterized by dense trailing habit, dome shape, green leaves and fragrant flowers that are violet and mid-yellow in color. In combination these traits set ‘LORD PRIMROSE’ apart from all other existing varieties of Voila known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Eggleton
  • Patent number: PP19237
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunvioda’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and yellow orange-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP19882
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola named ‘SMEV1’ that is distinguishable by compact habit, green glossy foliage, and large fragrant, blue and cream-white flowers. In combination these traits set ‘SMEV1’ apart from all other existing varieties of Viola known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Steven Eggleton
  • Patent number: PP19996
    Abstract: A new and distinct Viola plant characterized by large heart shaped leaves with a large center purple brown blotch and deep green edges, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • Patent number: PP20132
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviolemo’, characterized by its compact, mounding and trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and pale yellow-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP20135
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviotama’, characterized by its compact, mounding and trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and white and yellow-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP20259
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviopapu’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and dark violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP20264
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviolabu’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and light violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP20285
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviopapuho’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and purple and white bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP20438
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviofuji’, characterized by its compact, mounding and trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and light and dark lavender-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP20722
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Flovelpurbi’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large purple and white-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Floranova Ltd.
    Inventor: Nick Belfield-Smith
  • Patent number: PP20737
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Flovellempl’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large violet and yellow-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Floranova, Ltd.
    Inventor: Nick Belfield-Smith
  • Patent number: PP20738
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Flovelbl’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large pale violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Floranova Ltd.
    Inventor: Nick Belfield-Smith
  • Patent number: PP20740
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Flovellavyel’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large pale violet and yellow-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Floranova Ltd.
    Inventor: Nick Belfield-Smith
  • Patent number: PP20762
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Flovelwh’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large white-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Floranova Ltd.
    Inventor: Nick Belfield-Smith
  • Patent number: PP21084
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Balvijac’, characterized by its lavender and yellow with a black blotch-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, trailing growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • Patent number: PP21332
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviopoki’, characterized by its trailing and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and blue and yellow bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP21647
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviocoba’, characterized by its semi-upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and dark violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP22120
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviopinho’, characterized by its semi-upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and purple violet and white bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP22984
    Abstract: A new and distinct Viola×wittrockiana cultivar named ‘KERVIOMERI’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique combination of a large, round “pansy” type flower, found on a trailing plant. Flower color is a deep Violet-Blue color. Plants have a compact, trailing plant habit. The new variety is a Viola×wittrockiana, suitable for outdoor landscape and container use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventors: David Kerley, Priscilla Grace Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley
  • Patent number: PP22994
    Abstract: A new and distinct Viola×wittrockiana cultivar named ‘KERVIOPRISE’ is disclosed, characterized, by a unique combination of a large, round “pansy” type flower, found on a trailing plant. Flower color is white, flushed with violet color. Plants have a compact, trailing plant habit. The new variety is a Viola×wittrockiana, suitable for outdoor landscape and container use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventors: David Kerley, Priscilla Grace Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley
  • Patent number: PP22995
    Abstract: A new and distinct Viola×wittrockiana cultivar named ‘KERVIODEEP’ is disclosed, characterized, by a unique combination of a large, round “pansy” type flower, found on a trailing plant. Flower color is a deep red. Plants have a compact, trailing plant habit. The new variety is a Viola×wittrockiana, suitable for outdoor landscape and container use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventors: David Kerley, Priscilla Grace Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley
  • Patent number: PP22996
    Abstract: A new and distinct Viola×wittrockiana cultivar named ‘KERVIOCHEEKY’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique combination of a large, round “pansy” type flower, found on a trailing plant. Flower color is a bright Yellow with a Brown to Greyed-Purple blotch, flowers have a wavy petal margin. Plants have a compact, trailing plant habit. The new variety is a Viola×wittrockiana, suitable for outdoor landscape and container use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventors: David Kerley, Priscilla Grace Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley
  • Patent number: PP23033
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola named ‘SMEV2’ that is distinguishable by compact dome-shaped habit, green glossy foliage, and large soft yellow flowers. In combination these traits set ‘SMEV2’ apart from all other existing varieties of Viola known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventor: Steve Eggleton
  • Patent number: PP23369
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Blackout’, characterized by its deep black colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, low growth vigor, and outwardly-spreading, mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Inventor: Lammert Koning
  • Patent number: PP24428
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Violet’, characterized by its dark violet and white-colored flowers having a central yellow splotch, medium green-colored foliage, and moderate to vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • Patent number: PP24541
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Sky Blue’, characterized by its white and violet-blue colored flowers having a central yellow splotch, medium green-colored foliage, and moderate to vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • Patent number: PP24542
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Lilac’, characterized by its white-colored flowers with lilac margins and a yellow eye, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • Patent number: PP24591
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘SMEV4’ that is distinguishable by compact dome-shaped habit, fragrant tri-colored flowers consisting of dark violet upper petals, mid-violet lateral petals and a golden yellow lower petal. The lateral and lower petals exhibit prominent dark violet veins. ‘SMEV4’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Steve Eggleton
  • Patent number: PP24592
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘SMEV3’ that is distinguishable by compact dome-shaped habit, fragrant bi-colored flowers consisting of mauve-pink upper petals and yellow lateral and lower petals which exhibit prominent dark violet veins. ‘SMEV3’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Steve Eggleton
  • Patent number: PP26383
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Lemon Frost’, characterized by its bright yellow and cream colored flowers with medium violet-blue margins, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • Patent number: PP26855
    Abstract: A new variety of Viola plant named ‘SMEV5’ that is distinguishable by compact dome-shaped habit, fragrant violet colored flowers consisting of dark violet upper petals and violet lateral and lower petals which exhibit prominent dark violet veins, flowers having a small bright yellow eye, hardy in USDA Zone 5, and blooms from early spring through fall, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Steve Eggleton
  • Patent number: PP28352
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Bonny’ that is distinguishable by compact basally branching habit, medium to large single bicolored blooms consisting of two lavender-colored upper petals and two bright yellow lateral petals and one bright yellow lower petal, and flowers which are heavily pleasantly fragrant. ‘Bonny’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Chapman
  • Patent number: PP28353
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sweetheart’ that is distinguishable by compact basally branching habit, medium to large single blooms which are predominantly cream-yellow in color, fringed with lavender-blue margins, and flowers which are heavily pleasantly fragrant. ‘Sweetheart’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Chapman
  • Patent number: PP28422
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunny Jim’ that is distinguishable by compact basally branching habit, medium to large pure yellow flowers with absence of veining, and flowers which are heavily pleasantly fragrant. ‘Sunny Jim’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Chapman
  • Patent number: PP28682
    Abstract: ‘HB2’ is a distinctive variety of Hardenbergia violacea which is characterized by a dense and compact shrub habit, a short plant height and small, ovate foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
  • Patent number: PP30900
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Golden Yellow’, characterized by its bright yellow-colored flowers tinted with yellow-orange, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Ball Horticultral Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup