Hibiscus Patents (Class PLT/257)
  • Publication number: 20210168981
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘MINSYBV3S01’ is disclosed, characterized by large violet-blue flowers having a small maroon eye. Plants are well branched and upright. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • Publication number: 20210144897
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter-hardy, herbaceous, perennial, hybrid Hibiscus plant named ‘Evening Rose’ comprising an upright, rounded, compact, mound habit of multiple, well-branched, mostly upright basal stems producing flowers from the bottom to the top of the plant for at least six weeks beginning mid-summer. Flowers have petals vivid purplish-red with deep red veins radiating to the margin and moderate red shiny eye surrounded by deep dark-red band set off with a deep red and white striped column displaying yellow-colored pollen. The foliage is mainly tri-lobed with burgundy color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Walters Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20200413586
    Abstract: ‘15280 GR’ is a new and distinct hardy herbaceous Hibiscus hybrid with novel characteristics that include upright branched stems, numerous, outward-facing, light purple flowers converting to deep purplish pink color toward the center of the flower, with a center eye that is between dark red and deep purplish red, a prolonged blooming season, and hastate, trilobed leaves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Dariusz P. Malinowski, William E. Pinchak, R. Steve Brown
  • Publication number: 20190269056
    Abstract: A new Hibiscus plant named ‘RutHib1’ is characterized by a combination of good form, medium vigor, predominately purple foliage, white flowers with a red eye, and good tolerance to Alternaria, Cercospora, and Phytophthora pathogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Publication number: 20190269055
    Abstract: A new Hibiscus plant named ‘RutHib2’ is characterized by a combination of good form, medium vigor, purple foliage, magenta flowers with a red eye, and good tolerance to Alternaria, Cercospora, and Phytophthora pathogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Patent number: PP30297
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hibiscus plant named ‘DUP-FLC’, characterized by glossy, dark green leaves, upright growth, and a very large flower characterized by a dilute medium red eye zone which extends approximately one third of the petal length, the eye grading into an unpigmented zone through which dilute red rays extend, grading into a light brown zone which grades into a cantaloupe orange zone, which may be flecked with yellow, which grades into a yellow zone at the petal margin which is curled slightly upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Dupont Nursery Inc
    Inventor: Robert James Dupont, Sr.
  • Patent number: PP30516
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘DUP-PTS’, characterized by a very large flower characterized by a large, glossy dark red eye which extends approximately 20 percent of petal length, the eye sharply margined with a light purplish-pink zone which extends to approximately 40 percent of the petal length, the pink zone grading into a caramel brown zone which grades into a bright brownish-orange zone, which grades into an orange-yellow zone at the petal edge. The venation radiating from the solid light purplish-pink zone remains purplish-pink throughout the grading of the purplish-pink intervein zones with the caramel brown zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Dupont Nursery Inc
    Inventors: Robert James Dupont, Jr., Daniel Leigh Dupont
  • Patent number: PP30580
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having large, burnt orange colored flowers with a brownish tint present that last for several days on the plant over a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Capstone Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: James Berry
  • Patent number: PP30597
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having light red colored flowers with overlapping, ruffled flower petals that last for several days on the plant over a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Capstone Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: James Berry
  • Patent number: PP30636
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having red colored flowers with white/yellow colored highlights that last for several days on the plant over a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Capstone Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: James Berry
  • Patent number: PP30738
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter-hardy, herbaceous, perennial, hybrid Hibiscus plant named Cherry Choco Latte’ comprising a compact slightly spreading habit of multiple, well-branched, basal stems having flowers over a long season with near white petals having sharply contrasting magenta veins and large deep red eye. The heavy substance petals have a fold on the leading edge and are slightly ruffled at the apex giving the flower the ability to withstand harsh winds and rains. The three to five-lobed, deeply-dissected foliage is mahogany colored when young or when exposed to high light intensity and becomes dark green with purple mahogany blushing when mature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • Patent number: PP30824
    Abstract: A new Hibiscus plant named ‘RutHib1’ is characterized by a combination of good form, medium vigor, predominately purple foliage, white flowers with a red eye, and good tolerance to Alternaria, Cercospora, and Phytophthora pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Patent number: PP30853
    Abstract: A new Hibiscus plant named ‘RutHib2’ is characterized by a combination of good form, medium vigor, purple foliage, magenta flowers with a red eye, and good tolerance to Alternaria, Cercospora, and Phytophthora pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Patent number: PP31122
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hibiscus plant named ‘DUP-KLK’, characterized by glossy, dark green leaves, upright growth, and a very large flower characterized by a large dark burnt orange eye which extends approximately one third of the petal length, the eye sharply margined against an amber zone having an outer margin of bright orange extending to approximately half of the petal length, the outer margin bleeding into a zone of bright straw yellow which extends to the petal edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Dupont Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Robert James Dupont, Sr.
  • Patent number: PP31123
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘Fire Wind’, characterized by its semi-upright, uniformly mounded plant habit appropriate for container production; freely branching habit, dense and bushy appearance; glossy dark green-colored leaves; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; large bright red-colored flowers with dark red-colored centers; and good postproduction and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Aris Horticulture, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Patent number: PP31124
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘Passion Wind’, characterized by its semi-upright, uniformly mounded plant habit appropriate for container production; freely branching habit, dense and bushy appearance; glossy dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; large red purple-colored flowers with dark red-colored centers; and good postproduction and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: ARIS HORTICULTURE, INC.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Patent number: PP31152
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus cultivar named ‘MINSYBLE9’ is disclosed, characterized by large, dark violet-blue flower with a deep red basal blotch. Flower buds are uniquely dark Violet-Blue. Plants are erect and well branched. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Hortival Diffusion SAS
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • Patent number: PP31238
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having yellow/orange colored flowers with pink colored tones present that last for several days on the plant over a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Capstone Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: James Berry
  • Patent number: PP31266
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus cultivar named ‘MINSYMACWHI1’ is disclosed, characterized by large, white flowers with large red eyes. Plants are floriferous and tolerate wet conditions well. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Hortival Diffusion SAS
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • Patent number: PP31302
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having large, yellow colored flowers with a white colored throat that last for several days on the plant over a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Capstone Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: James Berry
  • Patent number: PP31303
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having white colored flowers with light yellow colored highlights that last for several days on the plant over a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Capstone Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: James Berry
  • Patent number: PP31304
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus cultivar named ‘MINSYPIN3’ is disclosed, characterized by large, single, pink flowers with a darker eye, up to 12 cm in diameter. Plants are well-branched, upright and vigorous. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Hortival Diffusion SAS
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • Patent number: PP31305
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus cultivar named ‘MINSYRE10’ is disclosed, characterized by large, single, dark magenta flowers with a darker eye, up to 11 cm in diameter. Plants are well-branched, upright and vigorous and have been observed to have some resistance to Sclerotinia. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Hortival Diffusion SAS
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • Patent number: PP31353
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘Ivory Wind’, characterized by its upright, uniformly mounded plant habit appropriate for container production; freely branching habit, dense and bushy appearance; glossy dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; large ivory white-colored flowers with dark red-colored centers; and good postproduction and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Aris Horticulture, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Patent number: PP31452
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘Lanwyaconda’ that is characterized by its uniform flowers that are shades of pink in color being darker pink in the centers and becoming light rose on the edge of the petals, its flower petals with wavy and curled edges, its floriferous habit with flowers that last open over 3 days, its early blooming and freely flowering habit, its strong flowering stems with upright facing flowers, its compact and self-branching plant habit, and its foliage that is resistant to pathogens common to Hibiscus, including Pseudomonas sp., Phythium sp., and Phytophthora sp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: D.H.M. INNOVATION
    Inventor: Robert M. Lannes
  • Patent number: PP31478
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter-hardy, herbaceous, perennial, hybrid Hibiscus plant named ‘Holy Grail’ comprising a rounded mound habit of multiple, well-branched, basal stems producing flowers from the bottom to the top of the plant from late July to early September. Flowers have petals with strong red with dark red shiny eye set off with column of light yellow pollen. The foliage is ovate to rarely three-lobed, and deep mahogany-colored and the light green calyces provide sharp contrast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A Hansen
  • Patent number: PP31479
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘Lanchippewa’ that is characterized by its uniform flowers that are bright orange in color with pink and yellow veins, its floriferous habit with flowers that last for 2 to 3 days, its early blooming and freely flowering habit, its compact and self-branching plant habit, and its foliage that is resistant to pathogens common to Hibiscus, including Pseudomonas sp., Phythium sp., and Phytophthora sp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: D.H.M. INNOVATION
    Inventor: Robert M. Lannes
  • Patent number: PP31587
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter-hardy, herbaceous, perennial, hybrid Hibiscus plant named ‘Summer Carnival’ comprising an upright habit of multiple, well-branched, basal stems producing flowers near the top of the plant. Flowers are hot cerise, and the calyces display light green sepal centers and pale yellow margins while in bud and after flower drop. The foliage is primarily three-lobed, deeply incised, and grayish-green with creamy irregular margins frequently blushed with reddish purple. The stems exposed to high ultraviolet light develop reddish coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A Hansen
  • Patent number: PP31706
    Abstract: ‘15334-1 GR’ is a new and distinct hardy herbaceous Hibiscus hybrid with novel characteristics that include upright branched stems, numerous, outward-facing, flowers with a background between strong red and deep purplish pink and a strong red eye zone, a prolonged blooming season, and generally hastate, trilobed leaves with slightly indented margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dariusz P. Malinowski, William E. Pinchak, R. Steve Brown
  • Patent number: PP31721
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hibiscus syriacus, rose-of-sharon, named ‘Whit XXI’, particularly distinguished by having a compact, semi-dwarf, much branched upright elliptical shape, with dark green leaves, developing a high population of buds and flowers. Emergence of flower petals from the buds are at first dark red, then with expansion, red blotches on pink, then when fully opened the red blotches are no longer visible and flowers are pink. Flowers are sterile and long lasting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Lacebark Inc.
    Inventor: Carl E. Whitcomb
  • Patent number: PP31722
    Abstract: ‘15516 GR’ is a new and distinct hardy herbaceous Hibiscus hybrid with novel characteristics that include upright branched stems, numerous, outward-facing, flowers that are between dark red and dark purplish red with a dark red center eye, a prolonged blooming season, and cordate leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dariusz P. Malinowski, William E. Pinchak, R. Steve Brown
  • Patent number: PP31723
    Abstract: ‘15011 GR’ is a new and distinct hardy herbaceous Hibiscus hybrid with novel characteristics that include upright branched stems, numerous, outward-facing, near white, lighter than yellowish white flowers with a light purplish pink blush and a center eye that is nearest strong purplish red, a prolonged blooming season, petals with indented top margins, and hastate, trilobed leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dariusz P. Malinowski, William E. Pinchak, R. Steve Brown
  • Patent number: PP31750
    Abstract: ‘15719 GRW’ is a new and distinct hardy herbaceous Hibiscus hybrid with novel characteristics that include upright branched stems, numerous, outward-facing, very light purplish-blue flowers, which can intensify to very pale purplish blue in response to high UV radiation, with a dark-red eye with an external halo of vivid red, a prolonged blooming season, and hastate, trilobed leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dariusz P. Malinowski, William E. Pinchak, R. Steve Brown
  • Patent number: PP31751
    Abstract: The new Hibiscus coccineus plant, ‘Whit XXII’ is characterized by a dense, dwarf, spherical growth habit, typically 20 to 30 inches in diameter covered by dense green foliage during the growing season and accentuated by large scarlet flowers dispersed over the entire form. Flowers last only one day, changing the flowering appearance of the plant daily, but flowering continues for 60 to 90 days depending on growing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Lacebark Inc.
    Inventor: Carl E. Whitcomb
  • Patent number: PP31854
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having yellow colored flowers with a red-toned throat that last for several days on the plant over a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Capstone Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: James Berry
  • Patent number: PP31916
    Abstract: A new hybrid cultivar of Setcreasea plant named ‘Edge of Night’ that is characterized by its leaves that are pale green in color with dark purple veins on lower surfaces, its leaves that are dark purple in color with a distinct leaf margin that is bright green in color on the upper surfaces, its foliage coloration that is consistent on all leaves with no reversion observed, and its flowers that are pink in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventors: Donna Jayne McGuckin, Thomas Patrick McGuckin, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP31939
    Abstract: ‘15734-1 GR’ is a new and distinct hardy herbaceous Hibiscus hybrid with novel characteristics that include upright branched stems, numerous, outward-facing, reddish purple flowers that have a center eye that is between dark red and deep purplish red, a prolonged blooming season, and hastate, trilobed leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dariusz P. Malinowski, William E. Pinchak, R. Steve Brown
  • Patent number: PP31940
    Abstract: ‘15714-1N’ is a new and distinct hardy herbaceous Hibiscus hybrid with novel characteristics that include upright branched stems, numerous, outward-facing, very light purplish-blue flowers, which can intensify in response to high UV radiation, and a center eye that is between dark red (RHS 59A) and deep purplish red (RHS 59B), with the outer part of the eye moderate red (RHS 185B), a prolonged blooming season, and hastate, trilobed leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dariusz P. Malinowski, William E. Pinchak, R. Steve Brown
  • Patent number: PP31967
    Abstract: ‘15353-2N’ is a new and distinct hardy herbaceous Hibiscus hybrid with novel characteristics that include upright branched stems, numerous, outward-facing, near deep pink, also referred to as folly red, flowers with dark red veins and a center eye that is between moderate brown and grayish brown, a prolonged blooming season, and hastate leaves with slightly indented margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dariusz P. Malinowski, William E. Pinchak, R. Steve Brown
  • Patent number: PP32001
    Abstract: ‘15173 GR’ is a new and distinct hardy herbaceous Hibiscus hybrid with novel characteristics that include upright branched stems, numerous, outward-facing, flowers that exhibit a background that is between moderate yellowish pink and strong pink in the mid and upper part, and between vivid reddish orange and deep yellowish pink from the middle part down to the edge of the center eye, a strong red center eye, a prolonged blooming season, and hastate, trilobed leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dariusz P. Malinowski, William E. Pinchak, R. Steve Brown
  • Patent number: PP32036
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter-hardy, herbaceous, perennial, hybrid Hibiscus plant named ‘Dark Mystery’ comprising a rounded mound habit of multiple, well-branched, basal stems producing flowers from the bottom to the top of the plant for five to six weeks from late July to early September. Flowers have petals of pale pink to light pink with strong reddish veins radiating toward margin and dark, red, shiny eye set off with column of cream-colored pollen. The foliage is cordate to ovate and deep mahogany-colored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Hans A Hansen
  • Patent number: PP32587
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter-hardy, herbaceous, perennial, hybrid Hibiscus plant named ‘Candy Crush’ comprising an upright mounded habit of multiple, well-branched, basal stems producing flowers from the bottom to the top of the plant from late July to early September. Flowers have overlapping petals of bubblegum-pink with slightly darker veins and dark red shiny eye with leading margin folded underneath giving flowers extra strength and resistance to wind damage. The foliage is three- to five-lobed, and rich bright-green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A Hansen
  • Patent number: PP32748
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having bright red-orange colored flowers with a white colored eye/throat zone and eye zone extensions that last for several days on the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Capstone Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: James Berry
  • Patent number: PP32761
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘MINSYWHI07’ is disclosed, characterized by large flowers colored white with a large red eye and long, well-defined lighter colored red-purple stripes, and dark green foliage. Plants are well branched and compact. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • Patent number: PP32773
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having yellow colored flowers with a dark colored throat and eye zone that last for several days on the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Capstone Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: James Berry
  • Patent number: PP32883
    Abstract: A new Hibiscus plant named ‘RutHib3’ is characterized by a combination of good form, medium vigor, green/reddish foliage, magenta flowers with a red-purple eye, and good tolerance of Hibiscus sawfly and leaf spot pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Patent number: PP33180
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘MINSYBV3S01’ is disclosed, characterized by large violet-blue flowers having a small maroon eye. Plants are well branched and upright. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • Patent number: PP33181
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter-hardy, herbaceous, perennial, hybrid Hibiscus plant named ‘French Vanilla’ comprising a compact, upright, spreading, mounded habit of multiple, well-branched, basal stems producing flowers from the bottom to the top of the plant from late July to early September. Flowers have overlapping, moderately-rippled petals opening creamy-yellow with slightly darker veins and dark red shiny eye with leading margin folded underneath giving flowers extra strength and resistance to wind damage. The flower buds open at the apex one to two days prior to the flower opening up flat, and the petals in the bud stage are greenish-yellow. The foliage is typically three-lobed, and rich olive-green with greyed-purple coloration when young.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans A Hansen
  • Patent number: PP33258
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus cultivar named ‘MINSYROU17’ is disclosed, characterized by large, single, magenta flowers with a small darker eye. Plants are well-branched, upright, and compact. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • Patent number: PP33309
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter-hardy, herbaceous, perennial, hybrid Hibiscus plant named ‘Spinderella’ comprising a compact, dense, mounded habit of multiple, well-branched, basal stems producing flowers from the bottom to the top of the plant from late July to frost. Flowers have petals that are broadly-overlapping, with deeply impressed veins of white radiating through the center that intensifies to a medium pink on the leading edge. The foliage is simple and ovate, with a crenulate margin and deep-green with greyed-purple blotches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A Hansen