Hydrangea Patents (Class PLT/250)
  • Hydrangea plant named 'Peppermint Twist'
    Publication number: 20120331599
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘Peppermint Twist’ originated as a controlled cross between the unpatented variety ‘Sabrina’ (the seed parent) and the patented variety ‘Glory’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 20,705). The cultivar ‘Peppermint Twist’ has predominately white sepals (R.H.S. 155 C (white group) with edges of R.H.S. 63 A (red-purple group). The variety ‘Peppermint Twist’ has large attractive inflorescences, distinct sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • Hydrangea plant named 'New Wine'
    Publication number: 20120331600
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘New Wine’ originated as a controlled cross between unpatented varieties. The cultivar ‘New Wine’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘New Wine’ has large attractive inflorescences with large sepalous florets, distinct sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics. When grown in the presence of aluminum, the upperside of the sepals is R.H.S. 86 A (violet group), the underside of the sepals is R.H.S. 88 D (violet group).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • Hydrangea plant named 'Freedom'
    Publication number: 20120331602
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘Freedom’ originated as a controlled cross between unpatented varieties. The cultivar ‘Freedom’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘Freedom’ has relatively compact, attractive inflorescences with relatively large sepalous florets, distinct sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics. When grown in the presence of aluminum, the sepals are R.H.S. 71 A (red-purple group).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • Hydrangea plant named 'Royalty'
    Publication number: 20120331601
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘Royalty’ originated as a controlled cross between unpatented varieties. The cultivar ‘Royalty’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘Royalty’ has relatively compact, attractive inflorescences with relatively small sepalous florets, distinct sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics. When grown in the presence of aluminum, the upperside of the sepals is R.H.S. 94 A (violet-blue group) to 86 B (violet group), the underside of the sepals is R.H.S. 93 D (violet-blue group to 86 C violet group).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • Hydrangea paniculata plant named 'PIIHP-I'
    Publication number: 20120233731
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘PIIHP-I’, characterized by its compact rounded growth habit; strong stems that hold the inflorescences upright and do not splay; thick, dark green foliage; and solid inflorescences in which the showy white sepals cover the fertile flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc., Plant Introductions, Inc..
    Inventor: Michael Dirr
  • Hydrangea plant named 'Grace'
    Publication number: 20120174271
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘Grace’ originated as a controlled cross between unpatented varieties. The cultivar ‘Grace’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum, but is preferably grown as a red variety. The variety ‘Grace’ has large attractive inflorescences with large sepalous florets, distinct sepal pigmentation and good tolerance to cold temperatures. The upperside of the sepals is R.H.S. 63 A (red-purple group), the underside of the sepals is R.H.S.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • HYDRANGEA PLANT NAMED 'DOLKIS'
    Publication number: 20120144538
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea cultivar named ‘DOLKIS’ is disclosed, characterized by lacecap panicles having large white petals with pink margins and distinctive coloration to the young foliage of brown tinged with green. Flowers appear earlier than most Hydrangea macrophylla varieties, and the plant shape is rounded with good branching and moderate vigor. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant for containers or gardens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Marie-France Doll
  • HYDRANGEA PLANT NAMED 'DOLGIP'
    Publication number: 20120144537
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea cultivar named ‘DOLGIP’ is disclosed, characterized by a very well branched, densely growing, floriferous plant. Flower longevity on the plant is very good, and over plant vigor moderate. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant for containers or gardens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Marie-France Doll
  • HYDRANGEA PLANT NAMED 'GALILEE'
    Publication number: 20120047611
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘Galilee’ originated as a controlled cross between Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) ‘Trube Blue—U.S. Plant Pat. No. 18,593 (the seed parent), and the unpatented commercial variety Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) ‘Mathilda Gutges’ (the pollen parent). The cultivar ‘Galilee’ can be blue or pink depending on the acidity of the soil. The new cultivar is characterized by its sturdy growth habit and its ability to produce blue pigmentation with relatively low levels of soil amendments. The new cultivar has showy inflorescences with large florets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • Variety of plant named ‘Stramalyn’
    Patent number: PP21796
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea plant having pink-colored flowers and black-colored, strong stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Kwekerij ‘De Stadsweiden’
    Inventor: Franz-Xaver Rampp
  • plant named ‘HYDthree’
    Patent number: PP21912
    Abstract: A new Hydrangea plant, which has abundant, pink or blue colored double flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glass houses as a flowering pot plant. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Fotinos
  • Variety of plant named ‘Strada’
    Patent number: PP21942
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea plant having red/white-colored flowers and black-colored, strong stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Kwekerij ‘De Stadsweiden’
    Inventor: Franz-Xaver Rampp
  • plant named ‘Wim Rutten’
    Patent number: PP21991
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Wim Rutten’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; strong and vigorous growth habit; relatively large leaves; freely flowering habit; and large lacecap-type inflorescences with light violet blue-colored fertile flowers and white-colored sterile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Cathrien Rutten
  • plant named ‘PEACE’
    Patent number: PP22025
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘PEACE’ that is characterized by its free-flowering and reblooming habit, its well-developed mop-head type inflorescences comprised of double sterile flowers that are white in color, and its strong stems that resist rain and wind damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Ryoji Iie
  • plant named ‘Santiago’
    Patent number: PP22070
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla subsp. serrata named ‘Santiago’ that is characterized by its compact, well-branched and rounded plant habit, its lace-cap flowers that are pink in color and turning red in color at the end of summer, its double sterile flowers, its prolific and reblooming flowering habit, its inflorescences that are present on axillary branches as well as terminal branches, its dark green foliage that turns red in autumn and resistant to sun scorch, its vigorous growth habit, and its unique combination of flowers and foliage that turn red at the end of the season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Challet
  • plant named ‘Bokraflame’
    Patent number: PP22111
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Bokraflame’ that is characterized by a compact habit, dense broad conical flower panicles with large numbers of sterile flowers and green-white sterile flower sepals that fade to grey-red.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Boot & Co Boomkwekerijen BV
    Inventor: Kees Jan Kraan
  • plant named ‘FREEDOM’
    Patent number: PP22210
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘FREEDOM’ that is characterized by its free-flowering and reblooming habit, and its well-developed mop-head type inflorescences comprised of double sterile flowers that are light pink in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventor: Ryoji Iie
  • plant named ‘Perfection’
    Patent number: PP22221
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘PERFECTION’ that is characterized by its free-flowering and reblooming habit, and its well-developed mop-head type inflorescences comprised of double sterile flowers that are dark pink in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: Ryoji Iie
  • plant named ‘Hokomac’
    Patent number: PP22259
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hokomac’, characterized by its narrowly upright plant habit; strong erect stems; relatively small leaves; and mophead-type inflorescences with red purple and green-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Kolster Beheer B.V.
    Inventors: Peter R. Kolster, Cornelis P. Eveleens
  • plant named ‘Hokomarevo’
    Patent number: PP22260
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hokomarevo’, characterized by its upright plant habit; strong erect stems; relatively small leaves; and mophead-type inflorescences with durable flowers that are initially light red purple in color becoming red purple and light green with development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Kolster Beheer B.V.
    Inventors: Peter R. Kolster, Cornelis P. Eveleens
  • plant named ‘Hokomathyst’
    Patent number: PP22261
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hokomathyst’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; strong erect stems; relatively small leaves; and mophead-type inflorescences with red purple-colored flowers with green-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Kolster Beheer B.V.
    Inventors: Peter R. Kolster, Cornelis P. Eveleens
  • plant named ‘Berner’
    Patent number: PP22329
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Berner’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; dark green-colored leaves; large mophead-type inflorescences with numerous dark pink-colored sterile flowers; and reblooming habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • plant named ‘Jane’
    Patent number: PP22330
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Jane’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems that hold inflorescences upright; and large mophead-type inflorescences with numerous light green-colored sterile flowers that with development become greyed purple in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • plant named ‘Horheart’
    Patent number: PP22368
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Horheart’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; strong and healthy root system; strong stems; and large mophead-type inflorescences with dark pink-colored flowers with white-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Claus & Tosten Kühne GbR
    Inventor: Katrin Meinl
  • plant named ‘Galilee’
    Patent number: PP22575
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘Galilee’ originated as a controlled cross between Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) True Blue - U.S. Plant Pat. No. 18,593 (the seed parent), and the unpatented commercial variety Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) ‘Mathilda Gutges’ (the pollen parent). The cultivar ‘Galilee’ can be blue or pink depending on the acidity of the soil. The new cultivar is characterized by its sturdy growth habit and its ability to produce blue pigmentation with relatively low levels of soil amendments. The new cultivar has showy inflorescences with large florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Bay City Flower Company
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • plant named ‘Levana’
    Patent number: PP22614
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Levana’, characterized by its upright plant habit; strong and sturdy stems that hold inflorescences upright; large lacecap-type inflorescences with large white-colored sterile flowers; and fragrant flowers are attractive to butterflies, particularly Araschnia levana.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Johan Possemiers
  • plant named ‘Hokomano’
    Patent number: PP22696
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hokomano’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; strong erect stems; freely flowering habit; and globular mophead-type inflorescences with white-colored sterile flowers with green-colored margins and red purple-colored centers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Kolster Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Peter R. Kolster, Cornelis P. Eveleens
  • plant named ‘Ilvobo’
    Patent number: PP22782
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Ilvobo’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; strong and sturdy stems that hold inflorescences upright; and large conical inflorescences with numerous white-colored sterile flowers that with development become red purple in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Johan van Huylenbroeck
  • plant named ‘DOLKIS’
    Patent number: PP22904
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea cultivar named ‘DOLKIS’ is disclosed, characterized by lacecap panicles having large white petals with pink margins and distinctive coloration to the young foliage of brown tinged with green. Flowers appear earlier than most Hydrangea macrophylla varieties, and the plant shape is rounded with good branching and moderate vigor. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant for containers or gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: Marie-France Doll
  • plant named ‘DOLGIP’
    Patent number: PP22905
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea cultivar named ‘DOLGIP’ is disclosed, characterized by a very well branched, densely growing, floriferous plant. Flower longevity on the plant is very good, and over plant vigor moderate. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant for containers or gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: Marie-France Doll
  • plant named ‘Ilvomindy’
    Patent number: PP23070
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Ilvomindy’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; strong and sturdy stems that hold inflorescences upright; and large conical inflorescences with numerous large white-colored sterile flowers that with development become greyed purple in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Johan van Huylenbroeck
  • plant named ‘PIIHP-I’
    Patent number: PP23387
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘PIIHP-I’, characterized by its compact rounded growth habit; strong stems that hold the inflorescences upright and do not splay; thick, dark green foliage; and solid inflorescences in which the showy white sepals cover the fertile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Dirr
  • plant named ‘Avantgarde’
    Patent number: PP23465
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Avantgarde’, characterized by its upright plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit with numerous sterile flowers per inflorescence; large mophead-type inflorescences with light red purple-colored flowers; and short production time as a cooling treatment is not required for flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘Grace’
    Patent number: PP23634
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘Grace’ originated as a controlled cross between unpatented varieties. The cultivar ‘Grace’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum, but is preferably grown as a red variety. The variety ‘Grace’ has large attractive inflorescences with large sepalous florets, distinct sepal pigmentation and good tolerance to cold temperatures. The upperside of the sepals is R.H.S. 63 A (red-purple group), the underside of the sepals is R.H.S.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Bay City Flower Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • plant named ‘Cotton Candy Two’
    Patent number: PP23675
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘Cotton Candy Two’ that is characterized by its remontant (re-blooming) habit, blooming from May until frost, its lacecap type inflorescences with single sterile flowers surrounding a mass of fertile flowers, its flowers that are dark pink in color in color when grown with a soil PH of 7 or above, its sterile flowers with sepals that have serrated to crenated margins with a fine white edge on most sepals, and its 95% cutting rooting rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph Gray
  • plant named ‘Savill Lace’
    Patent number: PP23727
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Savill Lace’ that is characterized by a semi-compact broad habit, large conical flower panicles with fertile and sterile flowers, sterile flower sepals that are green-white when young, mature to white and fade to purplish and purple-red tinged fertile flower buds that open to white flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Boot & Co Boomkwekerijen BV
    Inventor: Kees Jan Kraan
  • plant named ‘Tinkerbell’
    Patent number: PP23748
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘Tinkerbell’, that is characterized by its remontant (re-blooming) habit, blooming from May until frost, its lacecap type inflorescences with double sterile flowers surrounding a mass of fertile flowers, its flowers that are pink in color when grown with a soil PH of 7 or above, and its sterile flowers with sepals that have white margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventor: Toyokazu Ichie
  • plant named ‘BTI’
    Patent number: PP23749
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘BTI’ that is characterized by its mophead inflorescences with double sterile flowers that range in color from yellow-green to light pink to dark pink as they mature and may have inflorescences of different ages and colors on the plant simultaneously, its lack of fertile flowers, its large dark grey-green leaves, its height of about 50 cm, its rigid, strong stems that are dark red purple in color, and its continuous bloom from early April to September.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventor: Ryoji Irie
  • plant named ‘BC6.1’
    Patent number: PP23757
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BC6.1’ originated as a controlled cross between unpatented varieties. The cultivar ‘BC6.1’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘BC6.1’ has large attractive inflorescences with large sepalous florets, distinct sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics. When grown in the presence of aluminum, the under side of the sepals is R.H.S. 86 A (violet group), the underside of the sepals is R.H.S. 88 D (violet group).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Bay City Flower Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • plant named ‘BC9.2’
    Patent number: PP23758
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BC9.2’ originated as a controlled cross between the unpatented variety ‘Sabrina’ (the seed parent) and the patented variety ‘Glory’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 20,705). The cultivar ‘BC9.2’ has predominately white sepals (R.H.S. 155 C (white group) with edges of R.H.S. 63 A (red-purple group). The variety ‘BC9.2’ has large attractive inflorescences, distinct sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Bay City Flower Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • plant named ‘Agrihydraelf’
    Patent number: PP23782
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydraelf’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit with numerous sterile flowers per inflorescence; large inflorescences with light blue-colored flowers; and short production time as a cooling treatment is not required for flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Agriom
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘Agrihydranegen’
    Patent number: PP23783
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydranegen’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit with numerous sterile flowers per inflorescence; inflorescences with white-colored flowers; and short production time as a cooling treatment is not required for flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Agriom
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘Dancing Butterflies Two’
    Patent number: PP23800
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘Dancing Butterflies Two’ that is characterized by its remontant (re-blooming) habit, blooming from May until frost, its lacecap type inflorescences with single sterile flowers surrounding a mass of fertile flowers, its flowers that are light pink in color in color when grown with a soil PH of 7 or above, its sterile flowers with sepals that have a white margin on the sepals, and its cutting rooting rate that is at least 95%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph Gray
  • plant named ‘BC7.14’
    Patent number: PP23801
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BC7.14’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The cultivar ‘BC7.14’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘BC7.14’ has relatively compact, attractive inflorescences with relatively small sepalous florets, distinct sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics. When grown in the presence of aluminum, the upperside of the sepals is primarily R.H.S. 94 A (violet-blue group) and 86 B (violet group), the underside of the sepals is R.H.S. 93 D (violet-blue group) and 86 C violet group).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Bay City Flower Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • plant named ‘Agrihydraveertien’
    Patent number: PP23802
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydraveertien’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit with numerous sterile flowers per inflorescence; large inflorescences with white-colored flowers; and short production time as a cooling treatment is not required for flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Agriom
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘Agrihydradertien’
    Patent number: PP23839
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydradertien’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit with numerous sterile flowers per inflorescence; large inflorescences with sterile flowers that are initially light green in color and with development becoming red purple in color; and short production time as a cooling treatment is not required for flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Agriom
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘Agrihydratien’
    Patent number: PP23840
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydratien’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit with numerous sterile flowers per inflorescence; large inflorescences with white-colored flowers; and short production time as a cooling treatment is not required for flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Agriom
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘Agrihydrazestien’
    Patent number: PP23841
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydrazestien’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit with numerous sterile flowers per inflorescence; large inflorescences with dark pink and green-colored flowers; and short production time as a cooling treatment is not required for flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Agriom
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘Agrihydravijftien’
    Patent number: PP23852
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydravijftien’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit with numerous sterile flowers per inflorescence; large lacecap inflorescences with white-colored flowers with light red-colored margins; and short production time as a cooling treatment is not required for flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Agriom
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘Agrihydratwaalf’
    Patent number: PP23871
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydratwaalf’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit with numerous sterile and fertile flowers per inflorescence; large mophead inflorescences with white-colored flowers with dark red-colored margins; and short production time as a cooling treatment is not required for flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Agriom
    Inventor: Niels Arts