Patents Assigned to Witteman & Co.
  • Agapanthus plant named ‘Back in Black’
    Patent number: PP16244
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘Back in Black’ characterized by its strong, mostly upright, long and black-colored scapes; umbels with numerous violet blue-colored flowers; and freely flowering habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Piet Johannes Hendrikus Zonneveld
  • Veronica plant named ‘Pink Panther’
    Patent number: PP16311
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Pink Panther’, characterized by its upright, compact and sturdy plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; long flower racemes; freely flowering habit; and pink-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • Helenium plant named ‘Chelsey’
    Patent number: PP16322
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helenium plant named ‘Chelsey’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching growth habit; large upright-facing inflorescences with yellow and red bi-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Nicolaas Petrus Geerlings
  • Veronica plant named ‘Twilight’
    Patent number: PP16414
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Twilight’, characterized by its upright, compact and sturdy plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; long flower racemes; freely flowering habit; and light violet blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • Veronica plant named ‘High Five’
    Patent number: PP16415
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘High Five’, characterized by its upright, compact and sturdy plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; long flower racemes; freely flowering habit; and violet blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • Veronica plant named ‘Baby Doll’
    Patent number: PP16428
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Baby Doll’, characterized by its upright, compact and sturdy plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; long flower racemes; freely flowering habit; and light red purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • Astilbe plant named ‘Heart and Soul’
    Patent number: PP16451
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Astilbe plant named ‘Heart and Soul’, characterized by its upright, mounded and compact plant habit; rapid growth rate; freely and uniform flowering habit; and light purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Henricus Gijsbertus Johannes Verduin
  • Euonymus plant named ‘Mickaela’
    Patent number: PP16789
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euonymus plant named ‘Mickaela’, characterized by its uniform, compact, mounded and procumbent plant habit; freely branching growth habit; and distinct yellow and green variegated leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Val Farrell
  • Camellia plant named ‘Curly Lady’
    Patent number: PP17014
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Camellia plant named ‘Curly Lady’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; spirally twisting lateral branches; freely branching growth habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; and large semi-double red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Hubertus Jozef Maria Vink
  • Lonicera plant named ‘Maskerade’
    Patent number: PP17352
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lonicera plant named ‘Maskerade’, characterized by its upright vining plant habit; green and yellow green variegated leaves; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Pieter van Manen
  • Hypericum plant named ‘Autumn Surprise’
    Patent number: PP17446
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Autumn Surprise’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; and tri-colored variegated leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Cornelis Petrus Maria van Ostaayen
  • Veronica plant named ‘Purpleicious’
    Patent number: PP17639
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Purpleicious’, characterized by its upright, compact and sturdy plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; long flower racemes; freely flowering habit; and purple violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • Veronica plant named ‘Fairytale’
    Patent number: PP17650
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Fairytale’, characterized by its upright, compact and sturdy plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; long flower racemes; freely flowering habit; and light purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • Myosotis plant named ‘Unforgettable’
    Patent number: PP17796
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Myosotis plant named ‘Unforgettable’, characterized by its outwardly spreading to prostrate plant habit; freely branching growth habit; variegated leaves; and numerous bright blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Betty Ann Addison
  • Phlox plant named ‘Wendy House’
    Patent number: PP18158
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Wendy House’ characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely basally branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; attractive dark purple-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; resistance to Powdery Mildew; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • Phlox plant named ‘Candy Floss’
    Patent number: PP18163
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Candy Floss’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely basally branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; attractive dark pink-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; resistance to Powdery Mildew; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • Scabiosa plant named ‘Grand Stone’
    Patent number: PP18165
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scabiosa plant named ‘Grand Stone’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; large inflorescences with violet blue-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Peter van Steijn
  • Sedum plant named ‘Bon Bon’
    Patent number: PP18168
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Sedum plant named ‘Bon Bon’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely basally branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; brownish red-colored foliage; attractive red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Dick Degenhardt
  • Helenium plant named ‘Double Trouble’
    Patent number: PP18206
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helenium plant named ‘Double Trouble’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and uniform plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; inflorescences with golden yellow-colored ray and disc florets; and strong peduncles that hold the inflorescences above the foliar plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Petrus Thomas Damen
  • Delphinium plant named ‘Delft Blue’
    Patent number: PP14705
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Delphinium plant named ‘Delft Blue’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; and blue and light blue bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Cornelis Rietvink