Patents Assigned to University of Sydney Plant Breeding Institute, Cobbitty
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Summer Melody’
    Patent number: PP11763
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Marguerite Daisy plant named Summer Melody, characterized by its upright, mounding and compact plant habit; green-colored stems; small numerous leaves; freely branching, dense plants with short internodes; freely flowering with numerous inflorescences per plant; double-type inflorescences; and pinkish lavender ray florets and purple-tipped disc florets that give a dark “eye” effect to the inflorescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: University of Sydney Plant Breeding Institute, Cobbitty
    Inventor: Thomas Michael Cunneen
  • Argyranthemum plant names `Summer Pink`
    Patent number: PP11039
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Marguerite Daisy plant named Summer Pink, characterized by its upright, uniform and open plant habit; freely branching plant form; numerous inflorescences per plant; early flowering; large daisy-type inflorescences; and soft pink ray florets and bright yellow disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: University of Sydney Plant Breeding Institute, Cobbitty
    Inventor: Thomas Michael Cunneen
  • Argyranthemum plant named `Sugar and Ice`
    Patent number: PP11040
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Marguerite Daisy plant named Sugar and Ice, characterized by its rounded, mounding and compact plant habit; early flowering; medium-sized anemone-type inflorescences; and pure white ray and bright yellow disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: University of Sydney Plant Breeding Institute, Cobbitty
    Inventor: Thomas Michael Cunneen
  • Diascia plant named `Strawberry Sundae`
    Patent number: PP11488
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Diascia plant named `Strawberry Sundae`, characterized by its compact, open and uniform growth habit; freely basally branching plant habit, plants do not require pinching; and numerous bright pink flowers that are about 2 cm in length and 2.4 cm in width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: The University of Sydney Plant Breeding Institute, Cobbitty
    Inventor: Graham Noel Brown
  • Brachycome plant named `Compact Amethyst`
    Patent number: PP11504
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Brachycome plant named `Compact Amethyst`, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading growth habit; very freely branching plant habit, plants do not require pinching; large number of inflorescences that are about 1.8 cm in diameter, with dark lavender ray florets; long peduncles that hold inflorescences above or beyond the foliage; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: University of Sydney Plant Breeding Institute, Cobbitty
    Inventor: Peter George Abell