Hydrangea Patents (Class PLT/250)
  • Publication number: 20150359153
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BCHY-11.033’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The variety ‘BCHY-11.033’ has attractive inflorescences with relatively large sepalous florets, attractive, nonuniform sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics. Many non-sepalous florets in the center of the inforescence make the new variety look similar to a lace-cap variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • Publication number: 20150296674
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BCHY-06.014’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The cultivar ‘BCHY-06.014’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘BCHY-06.014’ has 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. 104 A (blue group).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • Patent number: PP25389
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘HBAnavy’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; and large inflorescences with numerous violet blue-colored sterile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP25390
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H211907’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; and large inflorescences with numerous white-colored sterile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP25391
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H211901’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; and large inflorescences with numerous pink-colored sterile flowers with red purple-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP25392
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H211905’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; and large inflorescences with numerous light purple-colored sterile flowers with white-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP25393
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘HBAmari’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; and large inflorescences with numerous violet blue-colored sterile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP25410
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H211908’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; and large inflorescences with numerous white-colored sterile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP25411
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H211904’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; and large inflorescences with numerous white-colored sterile flowers with red purple-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP25412
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Doughill’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; and large inflorescences with light green to white-colored double-type flowers
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Hill, Brenda Hill
  • Patent number: PP25413
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Brother Edward’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; long flowering period; and large inflorescences with white-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Hill, Brenda Hill
  • Patent number: PP25414
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H211906’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; and large inflorescences with numerous light purple-colored sterile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP25438
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata named ‘RENSUN’, characterized by its panicles of flowers of primarily sterile flowers that emerge white in mid summer and change to pink as they mature with the combination of white and pink panicles providing a multicolor effect, its reddish-brown flowering stems, and its uniform and compact plant habit with good suitability for planting in small spaces and containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: Jean Renault
  • Patent number: PP25507
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BC8.3’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The cultivar ‘BC8.3’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘BC8.3’ has compact, attractive inflorescences with large sepalous florets that do not completely hide the non-sepalous florets at the center of the cyme, attractive sepal pigmentation, and stems that branch easily and are relatively strong. When grown without aluminum, the upper sides of the sepals of the sepalous florets are primarily R.H.S. 73 A (red-purple group) at the center of the floret and the sepals are R.H.S 56 A (red group) at their periphery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Bay City Flower Company
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • Patent number: PP25535
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘Fiprizam’, that is characterized by its foliage that is variegated with creamy white centers and dark green margins, and its leaves with margins that are ruffled, crinkled, and rugose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Lake Country Nusery
    Inventor: James W. Zampini
  • Patent number: PP25566
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘PIIHM-II’, characterized by its remontant (reblooming) trait, flowering on old wood and new growth of the season; dark pink mophead inflorescences in non-aluminum based media and violet-purple inflorescences in aluminum based media; inflorescences that age to rose-red and remain showy for an extended period of time; compact, rounded to spreading growth habit; dark green foliage; red stems; and resistance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • Patent number: PP25567
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea aspera named ‘Haop012’ that is characterized by its leaves that are chocolate brown-red on the lower surface of mature leaves, its translucent pink sterile flowers, and its purple-blue fertile flowers with purple-blue anthers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Oprins Plant N.V.
    Inventor: Jan Oprins
  • Patent number: PP25577
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘HORWACK’ that is characterized by its mophead type inflorescences with showy fertile flowers and smaller less numerous non-showy fertile flowers. its showy flowers that are bicolor with bright green and deep pink sepals, its remontant blooming habit, blooming in mid summer and repeat blooming in fall, its remontant blooming habit, its act plant habit with good branching, and its good disease resistance to powdery mildew and botrytis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Jungpflanzen Claus & Torsten Kühne
    Inventor: Katrin Meinl
  • Patent number: PP25578
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BC7.13’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The cultivar ‘BC7.13’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘BC7.13’ has compact, attractive inflorescences with relatively large sepalous florets, attractive sepal pigmentation, and stems that branch easily and are relatively strong. When grown without aluminum, the upper sides of the sepals of the sepalous florets are primarily R.H.S. 61 B (red-purple group) and the under sides of the sepals are R.H.S 70 C (red-purple group).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Bay City Flower Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • Patent number: PP25579
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘HORTMABRID’ that is characterized by its globular shaped inflorescence, its very sturdy sterile flowers, its sterile flowers with bright pure white sepals that have a high tolerance to sunlight, and its good cut flower quality lasting at least 2 weeks as a fresh cut (white color) and for many months when flowers age (when classic green).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignees: Horteve Breeding BV, Kolster Holding BV
    Inventor: Cornelis Pieter Eveleens
  • Patent number: PP25677
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BC7.12’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The cultivar ‘BC7.12’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘BC7.12’ has compact, attractive inflorescences with relatively large sepalous florets, attractive sepal pigmentation which resists fading, long lasting blooms which set flowers evenly, stems that branch easily and are strong, and good commercial characteristics. When grown without aluminum, the upper sides of the sepals of the sepalous florets are primarily R.H.S. 67 A (red-purple group) and the under sides of the sepals are R.H.S 68 A (red-purple group).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Bay City Flower Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • Patent number: PP25815
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMHMSV’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; light and dark green-colored variegated leaves; mophead and lacecap-type inflorescences with light pink-colored sterile flowers; and good winter hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Patent number: PP25836
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMHMES14’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; strong and sturdy dark brown-colored stems; early flowering habit; large mophead-type inflorescences with large sterile flowers; sterile flowers dark pink or blue in color depending on aluminum sulfate treatments; and good winter hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Patent number: PP25837
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘WRHPBB2’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; dark green-colored leaves; large mophead-type inflorescences with sterile flowers with relatively large white-colored sepals; and good winter hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Catherien Rutten
  • Patent number: PP25900
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMHMP1’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; glossy dark green-colored leaves; and large mophead-type inflorescences with large sterile flowers with two whorls of bright pink-colored sepals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Patent number: PP26004
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BC7.3’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The cultivar ‘BC7.3’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘BC7.3’ 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: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Bay City Flower Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • Patent number: PP26005
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘WIMS RED’ that is characterized by its inflorescences that emerge white in color and change to pink and finally turning red in early fall, its long panicles that are broadly conical in shape, its strong stems that are red-brown in color, its blooming period from summer to early autumn in The Netherlands, and its heat and shade tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: Jan Oprins
  • Patent number: PP26182
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Bountiful Bouquets’, characterized by its remontant (reblooming) trait, flowering on old wood and new growth of the season; medium pink mophead inflorescences or medium blue inflorescences in non-aluminum or aluminum based media, respectively; compact, rounded growth habit; strong stems that hold the inflorescences upright; matte, dark green foliage; and moderate resistance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua H. Kardos
  • Patent number: PP26218
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘KAMOSERE ARIGATOU’, that is characterized by its upright plant habit, its leaves that are elliptical in shape, its hortensia type inflorescences that are semi-globose in shape, its inflorescences with a larger proportion of sterile flowers with sepals that are elliptical in shape and variegated with centers that are primarily pink with white margins (under alkaline soil conditions with sufficient aluminum) or blue with white margins (under acidic soil conditions).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventor: Toyokazu Ichie
  • Patent number: PP26219
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H213902’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; and large mophead-type inflorescences with numerous large white-colored sterile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26220
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H212907’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; and mophead-type inflorescences with numerous white-colored sterile flowers with light green-colored margins and apices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26221
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H213901’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; and mophead-type inflorescences with numerous dark red purple-colored sterile flowers with undulate margins and apices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26249
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant known by the varietal name ‘Lindsey Ann’, characterized by multiple unique flowers which will then produce new flowered sepals having, pink, mauve and blue colors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: ATJ HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: John David Bakale, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP26407
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BCHY-11.033’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The variety ‘BCHY-11.033’ has attractive inflorescences with relatively large sepalous florets, attractive, nonuniform sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics. Many non-sepalous florets in the center of the inforescence make the new variety look similar to a lace-cap variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Bay City Flower Company
    Inventor: Harrison M. Higaki
  • Patent number: PP26426
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘QUFU’ that is characterized by its inflorescences with a flattened shape, its sterile flowers with very hard, almost leathery sepals and its sterile flowers with sepals that are green and pink with white-pink veins when newly opened becoming greener with age, and its good cut flower quality lasting at least 3 weeks as a fresh cut and for many months as a dried cut (when “classic”).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignees: HORTEVE BREEDING B.V., KOLSTER HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis Pieter Eveleens
  • Patent number: PP26453
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydrazeventien’, characterized by its compact, upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; and large mophead-type inflorescences with numerous white-colored sterile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26454
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H213904’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; and lacecap-type inflorescences with large sterile flowers that are red purple in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26455
    Abstract: A new arid distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H213905’, characterized by its compact, upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; and lacecap-type inflorescences with large sterile flowers that are light red purple in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26456
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H213903’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; and lacecap-type inflorescences with large sterile flowers that are white in color with red purple-colored margins and apices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26457
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H212910’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; does not require a cold temperature treatment for flower initiation and development; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous red purple-colored sterile flowers with lighter-colored centers; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26458
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H212909’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; plants do not require a cold temperature treatment for flower initiation and development; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous white-colored sterile flowers with light pink-colored centers; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26459
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H212911’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; does not require a cold temperature treatment for flower initiation and development; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous pink-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26508
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H212905’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; and lacecap-type inflorescences with sterile and fertile flowers that are initially light green becoming white in color with development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26509
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H213906’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; and mophead-type inflorescences with numerous dark pink-colored sterile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26510
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H212904’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; and mophead-type inflorescences with numerous white-colored sterile flowers with pink-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26582
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Vlasveld002’, that is characterized by its compact, narrow, and upright plant habit, its conical shaped panicle type inflorescences, its sterile flowers that are persistently white in color, its stems readily produce basal branches with one spring pruning, and its high tolerance to rain and wind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: Peter Vlasveld
  • Patent number: PP26583
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata, ‘RENCRI’, that is characterized by its large panicles of sterile and fertile flowers that are white in color with the terminal portion of the panicle light green, its airy panicles due to having sterile flowers with thin and long sepals on long pedicels, its very early blooming habit, and its open mounded well branched plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: Jean Renault
  • Patent number: PP26620
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMHPZIND’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; inflorescences with sterile flowers that are initially light green in color turning white with maturity and becoming light red purple with subsequent development in the autumn; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Patent number: PP26657
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘H2002’ that is characterized by its double sterile flowers with sepals that are light yellow-green to white with red margins, its free flowering and repeating blooming habit, its rounded mop-head type inflorescences, its young foliage that is tinged with greyed-red, and its lack of fertile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: Ryoji Irie
  • Patent number: PP26660
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Saxlimar’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; strong stems; and large mophead-type inflorescences that when treated with aluminum sulfate have bright blue-colored sterile flowers with a fine whitish-colored margin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Kühne Jungpflanzen Claus + Torsten Kühne Gbr
    Inventor: Katrin Meinl