Begonia Patents (Class PLT/343)
  • Patent number: 9295209
    Abstract: A hybrid begonia, designated 1600-08T1, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid begonia 1600-08T1, to the plants of hybrid begonia 1600-08T1 and to methods for producing a begonia plant by crossing the cultivar 1600-08T1 with itself or another begonia. The invention further relates to methods for producing a begonia plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic begonia plants and plant parts produced by those methods and to methods for producing other hybrid begonia derived from hybrid begonia 1600-08T1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Ernst Benary Samenzucht GmbH
    Inventor: Sabine Kratzenberg
  • Publication number: 20150020266
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by broad leaves colored silver with a dark star-shape at the leaf base that is surrounded by a purple blush, maroon leaf backs, a bushy habit, tolerant of cool temperatures to 33° F., and excellent vigor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • Patent number: PP23825
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BKPBEEGL’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; medium-size leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and double flowers that are pink in color on both the upper and lower surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP23826
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘TMBEG096’, characterized by its upright to spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately freely basal branching habit; freely and continuously flowering habit; fragrant flowers; single and double flowers that are orange, orange red and yellow in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Thompson + Morgan (UK) Ltd.
    Inventor: Charles Valin
  • Patent number: PP24099
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Sunjirapi’, characterized by its compact, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; and numerous single rose pink-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliar plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Hideki Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: PP24100
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Sunjiraliki’, characterized by its compact, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; and numerous single light yellow-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliar plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Hideki Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: PP24110
    Abstract: A new and distinct Begonia rex cultorum cultivar named ‘BRXBR15-0’ is disclosed, characterized by strong, burgundy colored foliage with a very well defined dark purple margin, vigorous year round growth, including the dark winter months. The flexible petioles characteristic of the new variety resist breakage. The new variety is a Begonia, and is normally used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Inventor: Gary Crook
  • Patent number: PP24111
    Abstract: A new and distinct Begonia rex cultorum cultivar named ‘BRXSI13-0’ is disclosed, characterized by pronounced basal branching, vigorous year round growth, including the dark winter months. Plants produce small sized foliage and flexible petioles resistant to breakage. The new variety is a Begonia, and is normally used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Inventor: Gary Crook
  • Patent number: PP24112
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Sunjiracrem’, characterized by its compact, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; and numerous single creamy yellow-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliar plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Hideki Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: PP24113
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Sunjirayel’, characterized by its compact, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; and numerous single yellow-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliar plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Hideki Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: PP24114
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Sunjiraho’, characterized by its compact, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; and numerous single white-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliar plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Hideki Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: PP24304
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BKBEWFAFSP’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading to pendulous plant habit; moderately freely basal branching habit; medium-size leaves; freely and continuously flowering habit; flowers that are light pink in color with darker pink-colored margins; long flowering period; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP24676
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘KRSSUSA01’ characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; numerous large salmon red-colored flowers with lighter red-colored centers that are held above and beyond the foliar plane; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Koppe Royalty B.V.
    Inventor: Lubbertus H. Koppe
  • Patent number: PP24717
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘KRBELIN02’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; shiny dark red and dark purple to black-colored leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Koppe Royalty B.V.
    Inventor: Lubbertus H. Koppe
  • Patent number: PP24738
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘KRBELYF02’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves with random and numerous greyed green to grey-colored spots and speckles; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Koppe Royalty B.V.
    Inventor: Lubbertus H. Koppe
  • Patent number: PP24959
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BKPBEWFER’, characterized by its outwardly spreading to pendulous and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; freely and continuously flowering habit; long flowering period; plants flower throughout the summer in The Netherlands; and single male and female flowers that are bright red in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP24992
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by broad leaves colored deep ruby red with a dark star at the leaf base, maroon leaf backs, a bushy habit, light pink flowers in winter to early spring, tolerant of cool temperatures to 33° F., and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. Heims
  • Patent number: PP25017
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by multicolored broad leaves that are olive green with silver interveinal white blotches and a dark pink center overlay that covers the whole leaf in the cool season to the center ? in the warm season, maroon leaf backs, a bushy habit, light pink flowers in winter to early spring, tolerant of cool temperatures to 33° F., and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. Heims
  • Patent number: PP25054
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by broad, palmately lobed leaves of showy silver with a green spot by the petiole, red leaf backs, a bushy habit, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • Patent number: PP25080
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by broad, palmately lobed leaves of showy silver with a green spot by the petiole and a rose blush, red leaf backs, a bushy habit, clusters of cherry pink flowers in winter to early spring, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • Patent number: PP25120
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by broad, rugose, and shallowly palmately lobed leaves, showy interveinal silvering, red leaf backs, a bushy habit, clusters of cherry pink flowers in winter to early spring, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • Patent number: PP25200
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by maple-like palmately lobed leaves with showy interveinal silvering, red leaf backs, a bushy habit, small clusters of large cherry pink flowers in winter to early spring, hardy to USDA Z7, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • Patent number: PP25215
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by maple-like palmately lobed leaves with showy interveinal silvering blushed with plum-red, red leaf backs, a bushy habit, small clusters of large cherry pink flowers in winter to early spring, hardy to USDA Z7, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • Patent number: PP25263
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by deep forest green leaves with a satiny sheen, leaves with dark red backs, dark red stems and petioles, a shrubby habit, and clusters of cherry pink flowers above the foliage in winter to early spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • Patent number: PP25279
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by maple-like palmately lobed leaves with showy interveinal silvering turning plum in warm temperatures, red leaf backs, a bushy habit, small clusters of large bright pink flowers in winter to early spring, hardy to USDA Z7, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • Patent number: PP25484
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by attractive dark chocolate brown leaves with green veins, numerous double pink flowers, an upright habit when young, becoming decumbent with maturity, an extremely long bloom time, a caudiciform base, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • Patent number: PP25512
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by attractive dark chocolate brown leaves with green veins, numerous large coral pink flowers, an upright habit when young, becoming decumbent with maturity, an extremely long bloom time, a caudiciform base, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • Patent number: PP25620
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BKPBEBVSL’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; reddish brown-colored stems; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and single orange-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP25621
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BKPBEBVLM’, characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and single pale yellow-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP25642
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Begonia named ‘YANTANA’, characterized by its large flowers with light yellow-orange centers and dark pinkish red margins in color with a high degree of upward and horizontal facing flowers, its semi-double sterile male flowers and single female flowers with modified stigmas that have been observed to lack both self-pollination and cross-pollination, its flowers that are long-lived due to lack of pollination making it useful for use in flowerbeds, containers, and baskets, and its compact, mounded and well-branched habit without cane production in its first year of growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Inventor: Frederic C. Yates
  • Patent number: PP25643
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BKPBEBVRD’, characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and single and semi-double bright red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP25644
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BKPBEBVWT’, characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and single white-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP25855
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by broad leaves colored silver with a dark star-shape at the leaf base that is surrounded by a purple blush, maroon leaf backs, a bushy habit, tolerant of cool temperatures to 33° F., and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • Patent number: PP25974
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by broad leaves colored silver with a dark star-shape at the leaf base that is surrounded by a purple blush, maroon leaf backs, a bushy habit, light pink flowers in winter to early spring, tolerant of cool temperatures to 33° F., and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. Heims
  • Patent number: PP25990
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Begonia, ‘TESSDARK’, that is characterized by its compact, spreading, semi-pendulous plant habit, its floriferous plant habit, its flowers that are red-orange in color, its flowers with tepals that are wide and short, and its foliage that is dark green in color on the upper surface and red on the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: FLORENSIS BV
    Inventor: Frederic C. Yates
  • Patent number: PP26107
    Abstract: A new cultivar of fibrous Begonia, ‘Basket Case Pink’., that is characterized by its bronze foliage, its numerous petite soft pink flowers, its plant habit that is compact and mounded with stems trailing as they lengthen, its well-branched stems, its vigorous growth habit, its ability to grow in both sunny and shady conditions, and its ability to produce compact and full containers and be used as a filler plant in combination planters for its trailing stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: ITSAUL PLANTS LLC
    Inventor: Ozzie W. Johnson, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP26468
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘KROUTOR01’, characterized by its upright to broadly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; large single-type dark orange-colored flowers; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Koppe Royalty B.V.
    Inventor: Lubbertus H. Koppe
  • Patent number: PP26809
    Abstract: A new Begonia plant particularly distinguished by having an orange-red flower color and dark green leaves, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Silke Wagener
  • Patent number: PP26810
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by attractive dark chocolate brown leaves with green veins, numerous large salmon flowers, an upright habit when young, becoming decumbent with maturity, an extremely long bloom time, a caudiciform base, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • Patent number: PP26811
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by leaves with a starry red center surrounded by emerald green with white polka dots, a dense, bushy habit, medium pink flowers in summer and fall, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • Patent number: PP26856
    Abstract: A new Begonia plant particularly distinguished by a dark red flower color, a compact form, and an upright and mounding plant habit with free branching, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn Gmbh & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Silke Wagener
  • Patent number: PP27116
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BKPBEEEP’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and double flowers that are dark pink in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP27149
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Begonia of hybrid origin named ‘Canary Wing’, that is characterized by its trailing plant habit, its pendant flowers that are reddish pink in color, and its foliage that emerges golden chartreuse in color maturing to a chartreuse green color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Groovy Plants Ranch LLC
    Inventor: Jared Edward Hughes
  • Patent number: PP27150
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Begonia, ‘YASPYELL’, that is characterized by its large flowers that are yellow in color, its semi-double sterile male flowers and single female flowers (with one or two extra tepals), its flowers with broad tepals, its flowers that have a high degree of forward and horizontal facing flowers, its compact and well-branched habit without cane production in its first year of growth, and its foliage that is medium green in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Florensis B.V.
    Inventor: Frederic C. Yates
  • Patent number: PP27307
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Begonia of hybrid origin named ‘Flirty Girl’, that is characterized by its mallet-type cane plant habit with cane branching, thin colorful foliage and an intermediate plant size, its dense vertical basal branching, its pendant flowers that are pink in color; female flowers exhibit prominent winged ovaries that are deep pink in color and persist until seed ripening and male flowers are held flat and persist less than one day, its very long bloom period that is ever-blooming when greenhouse grown, and its colorful foliage with the upper surface emerging silver-green with dark green margins and main veins and develops a rosy blush when mature and a lower surface that is bright green with red margins and veins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: ITSAUL PLANTS, LLC
    Inventor: Ozzie W. Johnson, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP27409
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘TMBG0802’, characterized by its upright to spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately freely basal branching habit; freely and continuously flowering habit; strongly fragrant flowers; and double and single-type flowers that are yellow to apricot in color with a light salmon orange-colored reverse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Branded Garden Products Ltd.
    Inventor: Charles Valin
  • Patent number: PP27430
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘TMBG0822’, characterized by its upright to spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately freely basal branching habit; freely and continuously flowering habit; strongly fragrant flowers; and double-type flowers that are lemon yellow in color with a light orange-colored reverse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Branded Garden Products LTD.
    Inventor: Charles Valin
  • Patent number: PP27463
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Fiunupfimp’, characterized by its upright to spreading and mounded plant habit; relatively compact habit; freely basal branching habit; dark bronze-colored leaves; freely and continuously flowering habit; and single-type flowers that are bright orange red in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Nadine Rijk
  • Patent number: PP27484
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Fimissmo’, characterized by its upright to spreading and mounded plant habit; relatively compact habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and continuously flowering habit; and large double flowers that are cream in color with light pink-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Nadine Rijk
  • Patent number: PP27485
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Filuckstr’, characterized by its upright to spreading and mounded plant habit; relatively compact habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and continuously flowering habit; and semi-double flowers that are yellow in color with apricot-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Nadine Rijk