Bergenia Patents (Class PLT/409)
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Publication number: 20250024766Abstract: A new and distinct Heartleaf Bergenia plant, Bergenia plant named ‘Happily Ever After’ with a dense mounded habit, medium-sized, densely-arranged, deep-green, glossy, obovate, evergreen foliage, and large, white becoming lightly blushed with pink, campanulate flowers on tall upright panicles over a long period beginning in spring. The flowers hold up well in the garden as a landscape plant or as cut flowers. The foliage develops a reddish blush on the front and deeper red on the back with cool fall temperatures. The new plant has a medium growth rate and the foliage is naturally resistant to deer and rabbit foraging.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: January 16, 2025Applicant: Walter Gardens, Inc.Inventor: Hans A. HANSEN
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Publication number: 20240260494Abstract: A new and distinct Heartleaf Bergenia plant, Bergenia plant named ‘Fairytale Romance’ with a dense mounded habit, medium-sized, densely-arranged, deep-green, glossy, obovate, evergreen foliage, and large, apple-blossom-pink, campanulate flowers on large heavily-branched panicles over a long period beginning in spring. The flowers hold up well in the garden as a landscape plant or as cut flowers. The new plant has a medium growth rate and is naturally resistant to deer and rabbit foraging.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2023Publication date: August 1, 2024Applicant: Walters Gardens, Inc.Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
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Publication number: 20180249615Abstract: A new cultivar of Bergenia omeiensis named ‘Merry Bells’ that is characterized by compact, low-growing plant habit, small rounded glossy green leaves which lie almost horizontal and clusters of white and soft pink bell-shaped flowers held on orange-red stems. The flowers of ‘Merry Bells’ emerge outward-facing and then gently recurve to expose orange-red calyces. In combination these traits set ‘Merry Bells’ apart from all other varieties of Bergenia known to the inventor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2017Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventor: Pierre Piroche
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Publication number: 20150334905Abstract: A new and distinct Bergenia plant characterized by numerous inflorescences flowering at about the same height, large, deep pink flowers, clean, shiny and dark red brown winter leaves, and excellent vigor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.Inventor: Harini Korlipara
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Publication number: 20150334906Abstract: A new and distinct Bergenia plant characterized by a vigorous, miniature habit, clean, shiny green late spring to summer foliage, numerous short inflorescences, large, deep pink flowers in a very showy spring display, and clean, shiny and almost black winter leaves.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.Inventor: Harini Korlipara
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Patent number: PP19938Abstract: A new and distinct Bergenia plant characterized by foliage with a broad, yellow, variegated margin on new growth, large, bright pink flowers, red winter leaf color, and excellent vigor.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Inventor: Marco van Noort
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Patent number: PP20247Abstract: A new and distinct Bergenia plant characterized by new growth and young leaves that are all yellow in color. This yellow coloration lasts all summer if the plant is actively growing. In addition the plant has large, bright pink flowers, red winter leaf color, and excellent vigor.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.Inventor: Harini Korlipara
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Patent number: PP26337Abstract: A new and distinct Bergenia plant characterized by numerous inflorescences flowering at about the same height, large, deep pink flowers, clean, shiny and dark red brown winter leaves, and excellent vigor.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.Inventor: Harini Korlipara
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Patent number: PP26355Abstract: A new and distinct Bergenia plant characterized by a vigorous, miniature habit, clean, shiny green late spring to summer foliage, numerous short inflorescences, large, deep pink flowers in a very showy spring display, and clean, shiny and almost black winter leaves.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.Inventor: Harini Korlipara
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Patent number: PP29620Abstract: A new cultivar of Bergenia omeiensis named ‘Merry Bells’ that is characterized by compact, low-growing plant habit, small rounded glossy green leaves which lie almost horizontal and clusters of white and soft pink bell-shaped flowers held on orange-red stems. The flowers of ‘Merry Bells’ emerge outward-facing and then gently recurve to expose orange-red calyces. In combination these traits set ‘Merry Bells’ apart from all other varieties of Bergenia known to the inventor.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Inventor: Pierre Piroche
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Patent number: PP32132Abstract: A new and distinct Heartleaf Bergenia plant, Bergenia plant named ‘Miss Piggy’ with low, spreading, mounded habit, large, densely-arranged, deep-green, glossy, obovate, evergreen and pink campanulate flowers on heavily-branched, large panicles over a four-week period beginning in early spring. The flowers hold up well in the garden as a landscape plant or as cut flowers. The new plant has a medium growth rate and is naturally resistant to deer and rabbit foraging.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Walters Gardens, IncInventor: Hans A Hansen
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Patent number: PP35105Abstract: A new and distinct Fringed Bergenia hybrid, Bergenia plant named ‘Ripple Effect’ with medium-sized, mounded habit, with large, densely-arranged, deep-green, glossy, obovate, deciduous leaves, and white campanulate flowers developing a pinkish blush with maturity, on heavily-branched, large panicles over at least a three-week period beginning in early spring. The flowers hold up well in the garden as a landscape plant or as cut flowers. The new plant has a vigorous growth rate and is naturally resistant to deer and rabbit foraging.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Inventor: Edward H Bowen, III
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Patent number: PP35646Abstract: A new and distinct Heartleaf Bergenia plant, Bergenia plant named ‘Peppermint Patty’ with a dense mounded habit, medium to large-sized, densely-arranged, deep-green, glossy, obovate, evergreen foliage with serrate to dentate and ciliolate margins. The flowers are campanulate on large heavily-branched panicles over a long period beginning in spring. The flowers open white and develop pink centers and margins and hold up well in the garden as a landscape plant or as cut flowers. The new plant has a medium growth rate and the foliage is naturally resistant to deer and rabbit foraging.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2023Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Walters Gardens, IncInventor: Hans A Hansen
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Patent number: PP36397Abstract: A new and distinct Heartleaf Bergenia plant, Bergenia plant named ‘Fairytale Romance’ with a dense mounded habit, medium-sized, densely-arranged, deep-green, glossy, obovate, evergreen foliage, and large, apple-blossom-pink, campanulate flowers on large heavily-branched panicles over a long period beginning in spring. The flowers hold up well in the garden as a landscape plant or as cut flowers. The new plant has a medium growth rate and is naturally resistant to deer and rabbit foraging.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2023Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Walters Gardens IncInventor: Hans A Hansen