Patents Issued in November 27, 2018
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Poulpar084’
    Patent number: PP29875
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Miniature class which has abundant, yellow flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: POULSEN ROSER A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Poulpah077’
    Patent number: PP29876
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Miniature class which has abundant, coral pink flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Poulpar102’
    Patent number: PP29877
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Miniature class which has abundant, pink blend flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: POULSEN ROSER A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘WEKcifrabaun’
    Patent number: PP29878
    Abstract: A new variety of Floribunda rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of scarlet red striped gold coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Early Morning LLC
    Inventors: Christian Bedard, Thomas F. Carruth
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Gumbo’
    Patent number: PP29879
    Abstract: The most distinctive features of the southern highbush blueberry ‘Gumbo’ are its early ripening, high yield, excellent fruit quality attributes, and excellent plant vigor under field and high density growth conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Stephen J. Stringer, Arlen D. Draper
  • Asian pear tree named ‘Peggy Pear’
    Patent number: PP29880
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Asian pear tree named ‘Peggy Pear’ characterized particularly by the globose to slightly turbinate shape of its fruit, its russet color at maturity, the thinner texture of the skin of the fruit of the ‘Peggy Pear’ compared to the skin of the fruit of its parent, the ‘A-Ri-Rang’, at maturity and its ripening at about September 20th in Yakima, Wash., which is about thirty (30) days earlier than the ‘A-Ri-Rang’ cultivar, and by the pear's hardiness, characterized in that it can be stored at 32° F. through the winter and maintain its quality until about May.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
    Inventor: Doug Keithly
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Sunset Plapple’
    Patent number: PP29881
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit having firm, white flesh with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive mottled red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Sherri's Flavor’
    Patent number: PP29882
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive, dark purple skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Apricot tree named ‘APRICANDY’
    Patent number: PP29883
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree, denominated ‘APRICANDY’, characterized by its self-fertility and none susceptibility to pests and diseases and by fruits of very good firmness, of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, and with an orange flesh, of high eating quality, aromatic and with a high level of sugar, and with an attractive luminous purple red skin on an orange background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Nectarine tree named ‘CAKEBELLA’
    Patent number: PP29884
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat nectarine tree denominated ‘CAKEBELLA’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a very well closed pistil cavity, with a semi-sweet white flesh having a red pigmentation, in particular around the stone cavity in a star shape, and an attractive luminous skin with a very high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on a red background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Nectarine tree named ‘CAKEMOON’
    Patent number: PP29885
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat nectarine tree denominated ‘CAKEMOON’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a very well closed pistil cavity, a semi-sweet white flesh with a red pigmentation around and into the stone cavity, and an attractive luminous skin with a very high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on a red background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Nectarine tree named ‘CAKESNOW’
    Patent number: PP29886
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat nectarine tree denominated ‘CAKESNOW’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a very well closed pistil cavity, a semi-sweet white flesh with a red pigmentation around the stone, and an attractive luminous skin with a high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on a red background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • plant named ‘NGCOP7’
    Patent number: PP29887
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Coprosma plant named ‘NGCOP7’ that is characterized by a compact habit, glossy leaves and upper side leaves that are green in color with tinges of grey-purple towards the margins and grey-red margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventor: Stephen Burton
  • plant named ‘SMNVODR’
    Patent number: PP29888
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viburnum plant named ‘SMNVODR’ is disclosed, characterized by strong rusty red/orange new growth and bright yellow-green mature foliage. Plants are compact with strong basal branching with foliage resistant to leaf burn in the full sun. The new variety is a Viburnum plant normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Wood
  • Cherry laurel plant named ‘Jong1’
    Patent number: PP29889
    Abstract: A new cherry laurel plant particularly distinguished by being winter hardy, having healthy growth, and a compact and bushy habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventor: Cornelis Henricus Maria de Jong
  • Cherry laurel plant named ‘Jong2’
    Patent number: PP29890
    Abstract: A new cherry laurel plant particularly distinguished by being winter hardy, having healthy growth, and a compact and bushy habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventor: Cornelis Henricus Maria de Jong
  • Cherry laurel plant named ‘Jong3’
    Patent number: PP29891
    Abstract: A new cherry laurel plant particularly distinguished by being winter hardy, having healthy growth, and a compact and bushy habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventor: Cornelis Henricus Maria de Jong
  • plant named ‘Minall2’
    Patent number: PP29892
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus plant named ‘Minall2’, characterized by its bright red-colored immature foliage, dark purple-colored mature foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Hortival Diffusion SAS
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • plant named ‘KLEMS16028’
    Patent number: PP29893
    Abstract: A new mandevilla plant particularly distinguished by pink flowers and vigorous upright growth, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Graham N. Brown
  • Hop plant named ‘HBC 522’
    Patent number: PP29894
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 522’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 522’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • plant named ‘SCHROLL42-12-01’
    Patent number: PP29895
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SCHROLL42-12-01’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit and strong stems; dark green-colored leaves; large mophead-type inflorescences with white-colored sterile flowers with red purple-colored margins; long flowering period; and good postproduction quality and longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Schroll Management ApS
    Inventor: Soren Schroll
  • plant named ‘Ballet Slippers’
    Patent number: PP29896
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter-hardy, herbaceous, perennial, hybrid Hibiscus plant named ‘Ballet Slippers’ comprising a compact habit of multiple, well-branched, basal stems over a prolonged season having a white middle portion, a shiny deep-red eye, blushed with pink along the petal tips and leading edges. Flower shape is slightly cupped with the leading petal edge slightly ruffled and not lying flat on the petal underneath. The foliage is three-lobed, deeply dissected, and dark green colored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • Pepper plant named ‘E20B3752’
    Patent number: PP29897
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of pepper (Capsicum annuum) plant named ‘E20B3752’ that is distinguished by its red and yellow striped color and square shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: ENZA ZADEN BEHEER B.V.
    Inventors: Wouter Lindeman, Robert Grootscholte
  • plant named ‘DLOBUDLAVS’
    Patent number: PP29898
    Abstract: A new and distinct Lobularia cultivar named ‘DLOBUDLAVS’ is disclosed, characterized by large flowers and distinctively wide and thick foliage. Plants produce 3 different color shades within 1 inflorescence. The new variety is a Lobularia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Danziger “DAN” Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • plant named ‘Summer Crush’
    Patent number: PP29899
    Abstract: A new, distinct Stachys plant as shown and described, characterized by the combination of lighter pink flowers and flower clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventor: Brent Arpad Horvath
  • plant named ‘WP15 PIE45’
    Patent number: PP29900
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP15 PIE45’ that is characterized by large single flowers with an apricot-khaki colored eye delimited by a bright red-orange line, deep fimbriated petal edges, medium sweet fragrance, blooming from May through October, a compact mounding habit, glaucous blue green foliage and that is suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers as well as for use as a cut flower and in bouquets, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Plant Genetics International Ltd.
    Inventor: Carolyn Grace Bourne
  • plant named ‘Fichrycosyel’
    Patent number: PP29901
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fichrycosyel’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; uniform flowering habit; large incurved decorative-type inflorescences with yellow-colored ray florets; response time about 56 days under controlled photoperiodic treatments; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Wain
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘NPCW16226’
    Patent number: PP29902
    Abstract: A new poinsettia plant particularly distinguished by having dark pink bracts and good keeping quality is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Guido von Tubeuf
  • plant named ‘Dueverwicneo’
    Patent number: PP29903
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Dueverwicneo’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; and red purple, lighter red purple and white-colored flowers; flowers held above and beyond the foliar plane in mounded umbels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Arjan Koot
  • plant named ‘Duelinmagen’
    Patent number: PP29904
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Duelinmagen’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; and bright red purple-colored flowers; flowers held above and beyond the foliar plane in mounded umbels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Arjan Koot
  • plant named ‘Duempfladapuch’
    Patent number: PP29905
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Duempfladapuch’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; and violet-colored flowers with white-colored centers; flowers held above and beyond the foliar plane in mounded umbels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Arjan Koot
  • plant named ‘Duempflaneo’
    Patent number: PP29906
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Duempflaneo’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; and bright red purple-colored flowers with white-colored centers; flowers held above and beyond the foliar plane in mounded umbels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Arjan Koot
  • plant named ‘Duempamech’
    Patent number: PP29907
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Duempamech’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; and violet-colored flowers with white-colored centers; flowers held above and beyond the foliar plane in mounded umbels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Arjan Koot
  • orchid plant named ‘PHALGONDAL’
    Patent number: PP29908
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALGONDAL’, particularly characterized by having white flowers, 1 to 6 peduncles that are long and sturdy, leaves that are oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • orchid plant named ‘PHALGLAZAL’
    Patent number: PP29909
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALGLAZAL’, particularly characterized by having large, fresh yellow flowers with a bright yellow lip, 1 to 3 peduncles that are long and moderate, leaves that are oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • plant named ‘Cherry Cream’
    Patent number: PP29910
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Cherry Cream’, characterized by its dark reddish purple and white bicolored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • plant named ‘Fashionably Early Flamingo’
    Patent number: PP29911
    Abstract: A new and unique cultivar of garden phlox named Phlox ‘Fashionably Early Flamingo’ multi-stemmed, dense, slowly-spreading habit with bright-green, glossy, lanceolate leaves. Flowers are sweetly-fragrant, initially light lavender-pink flower faces becoming pale lavender with light purple eye zones beginning late spring, continuing for about five weeks and repeating through mid-fall. Foliage stays clean and resists mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • plant named ‘Fashionably Early Lavender Ice’
    Patent number: PP29912
    Abstract: A new and unique cultivar of garden phlox named Phlox ‘Fashionably Early Lavender Ice’ multi-stemmed, dense, slowly-spreading habit with bright-green, glossy, thick-substance, lanceolate leaves. Flowers beginning very early summer, continuing for about five weeks and repeating through mid-fall are sweetly-fragrant, producing sweetly-fragrant, initially very light lavender flower faces becoming near white with light purple eye zones. Foliage stays clean and resists mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • plant named ‘DAMORFIEST’
    Patent number: PP29913
    Abstract: A new and distinct Petunia cultivar named ‘DAMORFIEST’ is disclosed, characterized by a mounded growth habit and flowers uniquely colored burgundy with yellow stripes. The plants are very well branched with a medium vigor. Light intensity and weather conditions can influence the width of the stripes, creating shapes resembling hearts. The flowers are large and plants flower abundantly. The new variety is a Petunia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Danziger “Dan” FlowerFarm
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • plant named ‘DLITBIBLIS’
    Patent number: PP29914
    Abstract: A new and distinct Petunia cultivar named ‘DLITBIBLIS’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact, mounded growth habit. The plants are very branched with a medium vigor. The Flower color is purple with white stripes. It is a small size with abundant flowering. The new variety is a Petunia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Danziger “DAN” FlowerFarm
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • plant named ‘Ruby Starlight’
    Patent number: PP29915
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echinopsis cultivar named ‘Ruby Starlight’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive ruby red flowers in a triple whorl, occurring between March and July. Offsetting begins at an early age, producing clusters of peanuts more quickly than comparable varieties. Plants are fast growing and very free offsetting, resulting in both improved propagation rates and improved finished plant production times. Echinopsis is an ornamental cactus, useful as an indoor ornamental plant and outdoors in warm climates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • plant named ‘PETRA'S BEAUTY’
    Patent number: PP29916
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria cultivar named ‘Petra's Beauty’ is disclosed, characterized by thickened, silvered dark purple-green leaves with the apices blushed with a color that is similar in appearance to a metallic rose. The new cultivar can be grown in a variety of pot sizes, from 2.5 inch through 2 gallon, due to free offsetting in combination with a compact plant morphology. The new cultivar ‘Petra's Beauty’ can be propagated by leaf cuttings. The new variety is a Graptoveria, cheveria, part of the Crassulaceae complex that includes Aeonium, Crassula, Graptopetalum, Pachyphytum, Sedum and others. The new variety would typically be produced as a container plant for the patio or as landscape plants, as well as a variety of ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • X plant named ‘Spotty Dotty’
    Patent number: PP29917
    Abstract: A new and unique X Mangave plant named ‘Spotty Dotty’ characterized by long, broad, straight, foliage, that develop small reddish-purple spots densely covering the upper and lower surfaces. Leaves have small and medium sized semi-flexible marginal spines and semi-flexible apical spine. Growth rate is rapid to moderate. The new plant is suitable for the garden or as a potted plant in the garden or home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • plant named ‘Cherry Chocolate Chip’
    Patent number: PP29918
    Abstract: A new and unique Manfreda plant named ‘Cherry Chocolate Chip’ characterized by flattened mound plant habit and variegated leaves having white margins and chartreuse centers with irregular greyed-purple spotting in the center and cherry red spotting on the margin. ‘Cherry Chocolate Chip’ readily produces tall, upright flower spikes of chocolate-mahogany-colored flowers. The new plant is suitable for the landscape garden or potted for indoor, garden or patio beautification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • plant named ‘JGCAL7901’
    Patent number: PP29919
    Abstract: A new and distinct Calibrachoa plant named ‘JGCAL7901’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and mounding to eventually trailing plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; freely flowering habit; bright yellow and red purple-colored flower petals; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Jessica Grice
  • plant named ‘Shades of Rosé’
    Patent number: PP29920
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Coreopsis named ‘Shades of Rosé’ that is characterized by its sturdy, well-branched plant habit reaching an average of 50 cm in height and 90 cm in width, its floriferous and long blooming season of sterile inflorescences that do not require deadheading; bloom commences in early July and lasts until frost in Kensington, Conn., medium sized inflorescences with ray florets that are salmon-rose in color, its resistance to powdery mildew and leafspot, and its cold hardiness at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventor: Darrell R. Probst
  • plant named ‘Zesty Zinger’
    Patent number: PP29921
    Abstract: The new and distinct threadleaf coreopsis plant, Coreopsis verticillata plant named ‘Zesty Zinger’, with linear, foliage of bright-green, numerous flowers with ray petals with ray petals dark magenta lightening to ivory tips, blooming over a prolonged season from mid-summer until early fall. The new plant is useful as a specimen landscape plant, mass planting, container plant and cut flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Walters Gardes Inc
    Inventors: Hans A. Hansen, Kevin A. Hurd
  • plant named ‘TNECHKY’
    Patent number: PP29922
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘TNECHKY’ characterized by an amazing number of large inflorescences starting in the first season, very long bloom time with excellent rebloom, a very upright, very compact habit, bright yellow ray florets surrounding green cones, ray florets held horizontally when young then dropping slightly, strong upright stems, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • plant named ‘Wild Rose’
    Patent number: PP29923
    Abstract: The new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant named ‘Wild Rose’ with large foliage with rounded apices and lobe, leaf blades of rosy-purple with dark mahogany surrounding the veins and without silver overlay between the veins. Panicles are dark burgundy with matching buds that open for a rosy-pink effect for five weeks beginning late spring. The new plant is vigorous and produces large clumps with many large leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • plant named ‘Electric Plum’
    Patent number: PP29924
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant named ‘Electric Plum’ with cordate, dark, blackish-purple, shallowly dissected foliage in early spring developing into plum-purple blush with contrasting blackish purple surrounding the veins. The new plant is adorned with blackish purple panicles beginning in early summer with bright fuchsia-pink flowers beginning early summer for about seven weeks with repeat panicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen