Hydrangea Patents (Class PLT/250)
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Publication number: 20200170161Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomachoko’ that is characterized by its inflorescences that are dark red in color and flattened in shape, its vigorous growth habit, its suitability as a cut flower use and as a potted plant, and its upright growing habit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Cornelis Pieter Eveleens, Peter Rudolf Kolster
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Publication number: 20200170160Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomareda’ that is characterized by its flattened mophead type inflorescences with sterile flower sepals that are deep pink to red in color with hints of green, its sturdy and thick textured sterile flower sepals, its good performance as a cut flower and a container plant, and its upright plant habit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Cornelis Pieter Eveleens, Peter Rudolf Kolster
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Publication number: 20200084944Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘LC NO7’, characterized by its medium size and broadly upright plant habit; freely branching habit with strong lateral branches; freely flowering habit with plants remaining in flower for a long period time; dense and hardy inflorescences with white-colored sterile flowers that age attractively to greyed purple in color with development; and good garden performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventor: Alex Frederick Schoemaker
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Publication number: 20200084945Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘LC NO2’, characterized by its medium size and upright to broadly upright plant habit; moderately freely branching habit with strong lateral branches; freely flowering habit with plants remaining in flower for a long period time; dense and hardy inflorescences with white-colored sterile flowers that age attractively to greyed purple in color with development; and good garden performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventor: Alex Frederick Schoemaker
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Publication number: 20200084942Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘LC NO8’, characterized by its relatively compact and upright to broadly upright plant habit; moderately freely branching habit with strong lateral branches; freely flowering habit with plants remaining in flower for a long period time; dense and hardy inflorescences with white and red purple-colored sterile flowers that age attractively to greyed purple in color with development; and good garden performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventor: Alex Frederick Schoemaker
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Publication number: 20200084947Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘LC NO4’, characterized by its relatively compact and broadly upright plant habit; freely branching habit with strong lateral branches; freely flowering habit with plants remaining in flower for a long period time; hardy inflorescences with white-colored sterile flowers that age attractively to greyed purple in color with development; and good garden performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventor: Alex Frederick Schoemaker
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Publication number: 20200084946Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘LC NO3’, characterized by its upright to broadly upright plant habit; medium plant size; strong lateral branches; freely flowering habit with plants remaining in flower for a long period time; dense and hardy inflorescences with white-colored sterile flowers that age attractively to greyed purple in color with development; and good garden performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventor: Alex Frederick Schoemaker
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Publication number: 20200084943Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘LC NO5’, characterized by its medium in size and broadly upright plant habit; moderately freely branching habit with strong lateral branches; freely flowering habit with plants remaining in flower for a long period time; dense and hardy inflorescences with light yellow green to white-colored sterile flowers that age attractively to red in color with development; and good garden performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventor: Alex Frederick Schoemaker
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Publication number: 20190350114Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea plant having multicolored flowers and strong stems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Jan van Straaten, Johan Van Straaten
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Patent number: PP30822Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H216906’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; early, freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous double-type bright red purple-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders AssociationInventor: Niels Arts
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Patent number: PP30823Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H216907’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; early, freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous light red purple-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.Inventor: Niels Arts
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Patent number: PP30893Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘HORE0007’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous green and red purple-colored sterile flowers that become more predominantly red purple with development; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Inventor: Nick van Rosmalen
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Patent number: PP30938Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘HORE0046’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous green and white-colored sterile flowers that become predominantly green with development; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Nick van Rosmalen
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Patent number: PP30939Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘HORE0031’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous light red purple-colored sterile flowers that become darker red purple with development; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Nick van Rosmalen
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Patent number: PP30983Abstract: A new hydrangea plant particularly distinguished by having large white inflorescences and a broad obovate to near globular plant shape, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Inventor: Arie Jacobus Bregman
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Patent number: PP31016Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea arborescens plant named ‘GRHYAR1407’ that is characterized by its sturdy stems, its foliage that is bronze-green in color, and its large inflorescences that are pink in color.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Inventor: Guido Rouwette
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Patent number: PP31120Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘USHYD0405’ that is characterized by inflorescences that arise from both terminal and lateral buds, white flowers, early flowering and small green leaves.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Plant 21 LLCInventor: Ushio Sakazaki
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Patent number: PP31121Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea arborescens plant named ‘GRHYAR1406’ that is characterized by its sturdy stems, its compact plant habit, and its large inflorescences that are light pink in color.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Inventor: Guido Rouwette
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Patent number: PP31237Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘HYLV02’, characterized by its compact, upright to somewhat spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; compact and dense panicle-type inflorescences with numerous light green to white-colored sterile flowers that become light red purple in color with development; and good landscape performance.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Inventor: Nick van Rosmalen
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Patent number: PP31262Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea plant having multicolored flowers and strong stems.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Inventors: Jan van Straaten, Johan van Straaten
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Patent number: PP31263Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hortmacaro’, characterized by its upright and spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; moderate branching habit with strong and thick sturdy stems; large mophead-type inflorescences with dark red purple-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignees: Kolster Holding B.V., Horteve Breeding B.V.Inventor: Cornelis P. Eveleens
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Patent number: PP31264Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hokomarore’, characterized by its upright and spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit and moderate to rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong and thick sturdy stems; large mophead-type inflorescences with red purple-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignees: Kolster Holding B.V., Horteve Breeding B.V.Inventors: Cornelis P. Eveleens, Peter R. Kolster
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Patent number: PP31351Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Horthat’ that is characterized by its compact plant habit, its mophead inflorescences that are dark rose in color, its sturdy and thick textured flowers, its inflorescences that are relatively small in size and globular in shape, and its suitability as a potted plant.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignees: HORTEVE BREEDING B.V., KOLSTER HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Cornelis Pieter Eveleens
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Patent number: PP31352Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hortmavi’ that is characterized by its exhibits mophead inflorescences that are uniformly globular in shape and dark pink in color, its sturdy thick textured sterile flowers, its compact and uniform plant habit, and its suitability as a potted plant.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignees: HORTEVE BREEDING B.V., KOUSTER HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Cornelis Pieter Eveleens
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Patent number: PP31533Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea cultivar named ‘COUMONT’ is disclosed, characterized mophead inflorescences composed of yellow-green and pink flowers. Plants flower abundantly on same year's growth. Inflorescences and individual flowers hold up well in the rain and plants tolerate both full sun and partial shade. Plants are compact, well-branched and have large foliage. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant for containers or gardens.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Inventor: Jacques Couturieux
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Patent number: PP31831Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomafata’ that is characterized by its picotee flowers with creamy white centers and a red-pink margin, its very floriferous blooming habit, its green leaves with a hint of brown, and its suitability as a potted plant.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignees: HORTEVE BREEDING B.V., KOLSTER HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Cornelis Pieter Eveleens, Peter Rudolf Kolster
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Patent number: PP31997Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea plant named ‘ILVOCLOU’ is disclosed, characterized by compact plants producing lace-cap inflorescences having light violet-blue sterile flowers with purple sepals and medium violet-blue fertile flowers. Plants produce attractive foliage and bloom abundantly. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, IncInventors: Johan Van Huylenbroeck, Katrijn Van Laere
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Patent number: PP31998Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H218924’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; large lacecap-type inflorescences with numerous sterile flowers that are yellow green to white in color; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: HYDRANGEA BREEDERS ASSOCIATION B.V.Inventor: Niels Arts
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Patent number: PP31999Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H218921’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; lacecap-type inflorescences with numerous double white to light red purple-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.Inventor: Niels Arts
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Patent number: PP32051Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H218922’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous dark red purple-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.Inventor: Niels Arts
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Patent number: PP32052Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H218911’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous light red purple, yellow green and greenish white-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.Inventor: Niels Arts
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Patent number: PP32053Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hortmaspoli’, characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong and thick sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; large mophead-type inflorescences with yellow green-colored sterile flowers with purple-colored centers and coarsely serrate margins; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignees: Kolster Breeding B.V., Horteve Breeding B.V.Inventors: Peter R. Kolster, Cornelis P. Eveleens
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Patent number: PP32054Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea cultivar named ‘COF-HM1’ is disclosed, characterized by compact plants producing mop-head inflorescences with pink or blue flowers, depending upon the absence or presence of aluminum. Plants are well-suited to commercial applications, having a rapid production cycle. Rebloom potential is increased in plants of the new variety, which rebloom on both new growth and old wood. Plants of the new variety are cold hardy and bloom abundantly. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Inventor: Michael Dirr
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Patent number: PP32055Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘FRENCH BOLERO’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinct combination of small, narrow foliage, and a flattened lacecap inflorescence composed of light pink flowers. Plants are sterile, begin flowering early and produce numerous thin stems. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant for containers or gardens.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: SARL Hydrangea WorldwideInventors: Claudie Lambert, Helene Bertrand
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Patent number: PP32056Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘RENSAM’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant pyramidal inflorescences on compact plants. Flowers begin white and turn deep pink with maturity. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant for containers or gardens.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Inventor: Jean Renault
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Patent number: PP32086Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘LC NO7’, characterized by its medium size and broadly upright plant habit; freely branching habit with strong lateral branches; freely flowering habit with plants remaining in flower for a long period time; dense and hardy inflorescences with white-colored sterile flowers that age attractively to greyed purple in color with development; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Inventor: Alex Frederick Schoemaker
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Patent number: PP32087Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomazone’ that is characterized by its mophead inflorescence with sterile flower sepals that are pink in color with tints of green, its sterile flower sepals with a firm substance, its upright plant habit, and its suitability for use both as a potted plant and as a cut flower.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignees: HORTEVE BREEDING BV, KOLSTER HOLDING BVInventors: Cornelis Pieter Eveleens, Peter Rudolf Kolster
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Patent number: PP32116Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘LC NO2’, characterized by its medium size and upright to broadly upright plant habit; moderately freely branching habit with strong lateral branches; freely flowering habit with plants remaining in flower for a long period time; dense and hardy inflorescences with white-colored sterile flowers that age attractively to greyed purple in color with development; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Inventor: Alex Frederick Schoemaker
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Patent number: PP32117Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomalure’ that is characterized by its leaves that are very dark brown-red in color, its sterile flowers that are picotee colored (yellow and pink) when young and mature to pink, its sterile sepal edges that are crenate, its upright plant habit, and its suitability as a potted plant.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignees: HORTEVE BREEDING BV, KOLSTER HOLDING BVInventors: Cornelis Pieter Eveleens, Peter Rudolf Kolster
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Patent number: PP32141Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hokomagrejo’, characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit and moderate to rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong and thick sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; large mophead-type inflorescences with yellow green-colored sterile flowers with red purple-colored centers and margins; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignees: Kolster Holding B.V., Horteve Breeding B.V.Inventors: Peter R. Kolster, Cornelis P. Eveleens
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Patent number: PP32164Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hortmafarfa’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong and thick sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; large mophead-type inflorescences with double-type flower that are bright pink in color; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignees: Kolster Holding B.V., Horteve Breeding B.V.Inventors: Peter R. Kolster, Cornelis P. Eveleens
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Patent number: PP32165Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hokomagrevo’, characterized by its compact, upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong and thick sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; compact mophead-type inflorescences with green, white and light purple-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignees: Kolster Holding B.V., Horteve Breeding B.V.Inventors: Peter R. Kolster, Cornelis P. Eveleens
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Patent number: PP32166Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘LC NO3’, characterized by its upright to broadly upright plant habit; medium plant size; strong lateral branches; freely flowering habit with plants remaining in flower for a long period time; dense and hardy inflorescences with white-colored sterile flowers that age attractively to greyed purple in color with development; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Inventor: Alex Frederick Schoemaker
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Patent number: PP32167Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘LC NO5’, characterized by its medium in size and broadly upright plant habit; moderately freely branching habit with strong lateral branches; freely flowering habit with plants remaining in flower for a long period time; dense and hardy inflorescences with light yellow green to white-colored sterile flowers that age attractively to red in color with development; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Inventor: Alex Frederick Schoemaker
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Patent number: PP32196Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘LC NO4’, characterized by its relatively compact and broadly upright plant habit; freely branching habit with strong lateral branches; freely flowering habit with plants remaining in flower for a long period time; hardy inflorescences with white-colored sterile flowers that age attractively to greyed purple in color with development; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Inventor: Alex Frederick Schoemaker
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Patent number: PP32197Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H218918’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous incurved red purple- colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.Inventor: Niels Arts
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Patent number: PP32226Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘LC NO8’, characterized by its relatively compact and upright to broadly upright plant habit; moderately freely branching habit with strong lateral branches; freely flowering habit with plants remaining in flower for a long period time; dense and hardy inflorescences with white and red purple-colored sterile flowers that age attractively to greyed purple in color with development; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Inventor: Alex Frederick Schoemaker
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Patent number: PP32239Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H218912’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous red purple and yellow green-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.Inventor: Niels Arts
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Patent number: PP32240Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H218923’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous white to very light red purple-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.Inventor: Niels Arts
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Patent number: PP32242Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘COF-HM2’ is disclosed, characterized by vigorously growing, compact plants with strong, upright peduncles. Inflorescences are dense mophead with uniquely colored sepals beginning maturing green-purple and maturing pink. Sepals are extremely thick and persist in good condition up to 8 weeks. Fall foliage is a deep red. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventors: Michael Dirr, Mark Griffith