Agapanthus Patents (Class PLT/398)
  • Publication number: 20240065123
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘ZW12’ that is characterized by its free flowering habit and continuously forms new inflorescences throughout the summer, its very compact plant habit, and its flowers with that are clear violet-blue in color with a lighter throat and tepal margins and central longitudinal stripe that is darker violet-blue in color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Marco van Noort Breeding B.V
    Inventor: Jan Zwetsloot
  • Publication number: 20210219479
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus plant named ‘Little Galaxy’ characterized by winter-hardy, very compact habit with clean, lanceolate, medium-green foliage that goes dormant in the Michigan winter; single medium blue flowers on numerous, short stems producing rounded globes of flowering beginning about mid-July and with repeating new scapes into mid-September for about eight weeks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Walters Gardens Inc.
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20190394920
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘WP003’, that is characterized by a medium plant size, inflorescences that form dense umbels of white flowers, an extended flowering season with blooming and re-blooming from early spring to late summer and sporadically in early fall, and a very floriferous blooming period producing an unusually high number of inflorescences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventor: Quinton Bean
  • Publication number: 20190373793
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus cultivar named ‘MBNAGVAR18’ is disclosed, characterized by reliable flowering, variegated leaves and small growth form. The new variety is tolerant of glyphosate and sterile. The new variety is a Agapanthus, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventor: Luen Miller
  • Publication number: 20190110387
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Agapanthus plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Shona’, is provided which forms on a substantially continuous basis attractive white colored flowers. Attractive, medium green-colored evergreen foliage is formed. The growth habit is moderately vigorous and compact upright-mounded. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: THE CONARD-PYLE COMPANY
    Inventor: Richard Jamieson
  • Publication number: 20180035596
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus cultivar named ‘BNA01’ is disclosed, characterized by a very stable, dark blue flower color. Plants show improved tolerance for extreme Summer heat, as observed in Florida, resisting foliage fading or burn. Plants may re-bloom during late Summer, after the initial large flush in late Spring. The new variety is a Agapanthus, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventor: Harold Lambert
  • Publication number: 20170347516
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus cultivar named ‘ATIsea’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant production of flowering umbels on short plants. Flowers are dark blue. Plants are uniquely tolerant of both drought and damp conditions. The new variety is a Agapanthus, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Anthony Tesselaar
  • Publication number: 20170127596
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘AMDB002’, that is characterized by a vigorous growth habit, a medium plant size, inflorescences that form dense umbels of flowers, violet-blue outer tepal color, violet-blue and white striping of the inner tepal, an extended flowering season with blooming and re-blooming from early spring to late summer and sporadically in early fall, a very floriferous blooming period producing an unusually high number of inflorescences, and good resistance to fungal infection from Macrophoma agapanthii.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Quinton Bean
  • Publication number: 20170027095
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘Neverland’ that is characterized by a compact habit, moderate vigor, variegated leaves with yellow-green margins and mid-green central stripe, and bicolored pale-lilac and mid-blue flowers, is disclosed. In combination these traits set ‘Neverland’ apart from all other existing varieties of Agapanthus known to the inventor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: Greenleaf Nursery Company
    Inventor: Ronald D. Tidmore
  • Publication number: 20160353646
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus cultivar named ‘KEK 5006’ is disclosed, characterized by, green foliage with a distinct yellow margin. Plants are consistently variegated and easier to propagate than most variegated Agapanthus. The new variety is a Agapanthus, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Keith Kirsten
  • Publication number: 20160081254
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘AMPU001’, that is characterized by its fast growing and fast multiplying growth habit, a compact plant habit, inflorescences that form dense umbels of flowers that are dark violet-purple in color, an extended flowering season blooming and re-blooming from early spring to late summer and sporadically in early fall, a very floriferous blooming period producing an unusually high number of inflorescences, and its good resistance to fungal infection from Macrophoma agapanthii.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventor: Quinton Bean
  • Publication number: 20150351305
    Abstract: ‘LMAggie1’ is a distinctive Agapanthus hybrid seedling selection, which is characterized by evergreen foliage, a short plant height, a short inflorescence height and dark purple flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: Laurence E. McElrea
  • Publication number: 20150305221
    Abstract: ‘MP01’ is a distinctive variety of Agapanthus praecox, which is characterized by green and yellow to green and white foliage variegation, a high concentrations of anthocyanin near the point of leaf attachment, a short plant height, an arched habit, more shoots per pot and more inflorescences per pot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventor: Rex Gilmore
  • Publication number: 20150230384
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘Brilliant Blue’ that is characterized by flowers having dark blue petals with a darker blue center stripe, a compact dwarf habit, a long flowering season, short peduncles and short pedicels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventor: Vance James Hooper
  • Patent number: PP25785
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus named ‘Croft's Pearl’, characterized by its metallic blue flower buds that remain in the bud stage and do not open, its sterile flowers, and its long lasting cut flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: THE PINK GERANIUM NURSERY
    Inventor: Richard Jamieson
  • Patent number: PP25966
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘Brilliant Blue’ that is characterized by flowers having dark blue petals with a darker blue center stripe, a compact dwarf habit, a long flowering season, short peduncles and short pedicels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Inventor: Vance James Hooper
  • Patent number: PP25967
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus cultivar named ‘DUNAGA02’ is disclosed, characterized by reliable flowering, variegated leaves and small growth form. The new variety is tolerant of glyphosate and sterile. The new variety is a Agapanthus, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Inventor: Ian Duncalf
  • Patent number: PP26155
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus named ‘Golden Drop’, characterized by its variegated foliage with light green centers and creamy yellow margins, and its flowers that are light blue in color and held on erect stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: HORTEX TREES AND SHRUBS, LTD.
    Inventor: Christopher Gardiner Roebuck
  • Patent number: PP26268
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘Little Dutch Blue’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; numerous star-shaped flowers with violet blue-striped flowers arranged on upright and strong scapes; continuous flowering throughout the summer; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventor: Anthonius Phillipus Maria Rijnbeek
  • Patent number: PP26336
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘ANDBIN’, that is characterized by its fast growing and fast multiplying growth habit, its compact plant habit, it inflorescences that form dense umbels of flowers that are dark blue-violet in color, its extended flowering season blooming and re-blooming from July to January in South Africa, its very floriferous blooming period producing an unusually high number of inflorescences, and its good resistance to fungal infection from Macrophoma agapanthii.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Inventor: Charles Andrew de Wet
  • Patent number: PP26420
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus named ‘Blue Bayou’, that is characterized by its robust plant habit, its short, stiff flowering stems, its large flowering heads of deep magenta blue flowers, and its extended bloom period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: THE PINK GERANIUM NURSERY
    Inventor: Richard Jamieson
  • Patent number: PP26421
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus named ‘Full Moon’, that is characterized by its mid season blooming habit, its full and rounded flower heads of open campanulate flowers, its flowers that are variegated with soft blue-grey margins and dark purple centers (on mid rib vein), and its tall plant height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: THE PINK GERANIUM NURSERY
    Inventor: Richard Jamieson
  • Patent number: PP26422
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus named ‘Blue Flare’, characterized by its mid season blooming habit and re-blooms for up to 6 weeks, its blue self-cleaning flowers that are held primarily upright from pedicels (not drooping), and its medium tall plant height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: THE PINK GERANIUM NURSERY
    Inventor: Richard Jamieson
  • Patent number: PP26429
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus named ‘Hanneke’, characterized by its mid to late season blooming habit, its full flower heads of dark purple flowers that are held semi pendulous from pedicels, its tall plant height, and its usefulness as a cut flower for its long stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: THE PINK GERANIUM NURSERY
    Inventor: Richard Jamieson
  • Patent number: PP26475
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘PMB011’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; early flowering habit; numerous star-shaped flowers with violet blue and white-colored perianth segments arranged on upright and strong scapes; and ease of propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Pine Mountain Botanics PTY. LTD.
    Inventors: John Maxwell Craigie, Gail Alexis Craigie
  • Patent number: PP26513
    Abstract: ‘MP01’ is a distinctive variety of Agapanthus praecox, which is characterized by green and yellow to green and white foliage variegation, a high concentrations of anthocyanin near the point of leaf attachment, a short plant height, an arched habit, more shoots per pot and more inflorescences per pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventor: Rex Gilmore
  • Patent number: PP26913
    Abstract: ‘LMAggie1’ is a distinctive Agapanthus hybrid seedling selection, which is characterized by evergreen foliage, a short plant height, a short inflorescence height and dark purple flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Inventor: Laurence E. McElrea
  • Patent number: PP27357
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘WP001’, that is characterized by its fast growing and fast multiplying growth habit, its inflorescences that form dense umbels of flowers that are white in color, its extended flowering season blooming; re-blooming from July to December in South Africa, its very floriferous blooming period producing an unusually high number of inflorescences, its partial resistance to fungal infection from Macrophoma agapanthii and its small to medium plant size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventor: Charles Andrew de Wet
  • Patent number: PP27700
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus cultivar named ‘KEK 5006’ is disclosed, characterized by, green foliage with a distinct yellow margin. Plants are consistently variegated and easier to propagate than most variegated Agapanthus. The new variety is a Agapanthus, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Keith Kirsten
  • Patent number: PP28034
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘Neverland’ that is characterized by a compact habit, moderate vigor, variegated leaves with yellow-green margins and mid-green central stripe, and bicolored pale-lilac and mid-blue flowers, is disclosed. In combination these traits set ‘Neverland’ apart from all other existing varieties of Agapanthus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Greenleaf Nursery Company
    Inventor: Ronald D. Tidmore
  • Patent number: PP28520
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘AMPU001’, that is characterized by its fast growing and fast multiplying growth habit, a compact plant habit, inflorescences that form dense umbels of flowers that are dark violet-purple in color, an extended flowering season blooming and re-blooming from early spring to late summer and sporadically in early fall, a very floriferous blooming period producing an unusually high number of inflorescences, and its good resistance to fungal infection from Macrophoma agapanthii.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Inventor: Quinton Bean
  • Patent number: PP28767
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘AMDB002’, that is characterized by a vigorous growth habit, a medium plant size, inflorescences that form dense umbels of flowers, violet-blue outer tepal color, violet-blue and white striping of the inner tepal, an extended flowering season with blooming and re-blooming from early spring to late summer and sporadically in early fall, a very floriferous blooming period producing an unusually high number of inflorescences, and good resistance to fungal infection from Macrophoma agapanthii.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Inventor: Quinton Bean
  • Patent number: PP28987
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus cultivar named ‘PMB012’ is disclosed, characterized by bi-color blue and white flowers. Flowers can be standard 6 tepaled, or having up to 12 tepals. Flowering begins early to mid Summer. Plants are distinctively compact with upright foliage and a mature height near 50 cm. The new variety is an Agapanthus, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Inventor: John Maxwell Craigie
  • Patent number: PP29112
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus cultivar named ‘ATIsea’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant production of flowering umbels on short plants. Flowers are dark blue. Plants are uniquely tolerant of both drought and damp conditions. The new variety is a Agapanthus, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventor: Anthony Tesselaar
  • Patent number: PP29347
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus cultivar named ‘BNA01’ is disclosed, characterized by a very stable, dark blue flower color. Plants show improved tolerance for extreme Summer heat, as observed in Florida, resisting foliage fading or burn. Plants may re-bloom during late Summer, after the initial large flush in late Spring. The new variety is a Agapanthus, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Inventor: Harold Lambert
  • Patent number: PP30162
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘MDB001’, that is characterized by its white and blue bi-color flowers that are pendulous, its flower umbels that are large in size, and its compact plant habit with short and broad leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Charles Andrew de Wet
  • Patent number: PP30163
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘MP003’, that is characterized by flowers that are vivid purple in color, its fast growth habit, its extended blooming period with re-bloom throughout the year, and its good resistance to root and crown rot caused by Fusarium sp. and soft rot caused by Erwinia sp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Charles Andrew de Wet
  • Patent number: PP30164
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘SDB002’, that is characterized by its inflorescences that are born on short flowering stems, its compact plant habit, its dense umbels of flowers that are dark blue in color, and its re-blooming from July to January in South Africa, its very floriferous blooming period producing an unusually high number of inflorescences, and its very floriferous blooming habit; producing numerous inflorescences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Charles Andrew de Wet
  • Patent number: PP30887
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus plant, ‘PC 11107’, that is characterized by its early flowering habit, its short plant height, its flowers that are bright, intense deep blue in color, its flower tepals that are broad, and its deciduous growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventor: Richard John Fulcher
  • Patent number: PP31340
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus cultivar named ‘MBNAGVAR18’ is disclosed, characterized by reliable flowering, variegated leaves and small growth form. The new variety is tolerant of glyphosate and sterile. The new variety is a Agapanthus, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Inventor: Luen Miller
  • Patent number: PP31421
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus plant named ‘Galaxy Blue’ characterized by winter-hardy compact habit with clean, lanceolate, medium-green foliage that goes dormant in the winter; single dark-blue flowers on medium-tall dark purple scapes flowering beginning about mid-July and with repeating new scapes into mid-September for about eight weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A Hansen
  • Patent number: PP31431
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus plant named ‘Galaxy White’ characterized by winter-hardy compact habit with clean, lanceolate, medium-green foliage that goes dormant in the winter; single white flowers on tall scapes flowering beginning about mid-July and with repeating new scapes into late summer for about six weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A Hansen
  • Patent number: PP31887
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Agapanthus plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Shona’, is provided which forms on a substantially continuous basis attractive white colored flowers. Attractive, medium green-colored evergreen foliage is formed. The growth habit is moderately vigorous and compact upright-mounded. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Inventor: Richard Jamieson
  • Patent number: PP32176
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘WP003’, that is characterized by a medium plant size, inflorescences that form dense umbels of white flowers, an extended flowering season with blooming and re-blooming from early spring to late summer and sporadically in early fall, and a very floriferous blooming period producing an unusually high number of inflorescences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Inventor: Quinton Bean
  • Patent number: PP32485
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus plant, ‘Noagcar’, that is characterized by its vigorous growth habit, its immature peduncles that are strongly tinged with black prior to the opening of the flowers, its flowers that are violet-blue in color with a dark longitudinal stripe, and its floriferous blooming habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: MARCO VAN NOORT BREEDING B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Zwetsloot
  • Patent number: PP33968
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘ALTBLOOM’ is disclosed, characterized by a dwarf growth habit, early blooming and large inflorescences resulting in more flowers per plant. The new variety is an Agapanthus, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Lim
  • Patent number: PP34785
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘PMB020’, characterized by its upright plant habit, medium height; vigorous growth habit; numerous medium to large flowers with white-colored perianth segments; flowers arranged on dense and large inflorescences supported on upright and strong scapes; flowering annually in the late spring and early summer; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: PINE MOUNTAIN BOTANICS PTY., LTD.
    Inventors: John Maxwell Craigie, Gail Alexis Craigie
  • Patent number: PP35591
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘DWAgHyb02’ that is characterized by its good resistance to root and crown rot, its dense umbels of flowers that are dark purple in color opening from nearly black flower buds, its longer flowering period with light re-blooming, its fast growth habit, its medium height, and its high flower count per umbel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: DE WET PLANT BREEDERS
    Inventors: Quinton Bean, Charles Andrew De Wet
  • Patent number: PP35644
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘DWAgHyb01’ that is characterized by its long flowering period with good re-blooming, its high quantity of flowers per umbel that are vividly dark blue in color, its good resistance to root and crown rot, and its medium plant height (70 to 80 cm).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: DE WET PLANT BREEDERS
    Inventors: Quinton Bean, Charles Andrew De Wet
  • Patent number: PP35645
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘ZW12’ that is characterized by its free flowering habit and continuously forms new inflorescences throughout the summer, its very compact plant habit, and its flowers with that are clear violet-blue in color with a lighter throat and tepal margins and central longitudinal stripe that is darker violet-blue in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: MARCO VAN NOORT BREEDING B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Zwetsloot