MEICERAFYN

MEICERAFYN

Bedding rose plant named ‘MEICERAFYN’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends April 12, 2038.

No term adjustment or disclaimer is recorded against this patent, so this is the full statutory term — twenty years from the filing date.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP31069, the photograph of MEICERAFYN printed in the patent.

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Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Bedding Rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘MEICERAFYN’, is provided which forms very abundantly on a nearly continuous basis attractive, cup-shaped, red-purple colored blossoms. Attractive, glossy, very dense foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. A compact, bushy growth habit is displayed. The disease tolerance is exceptional, particularly against rust and Black Spot. The new variety is well suited for proving attractive ornamentation in the landscape and is very floriferous.

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I claim: 1. A new and distinct variety of Bedding Rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) very abundantly and nearly continuously forms attractive, cup-shaped, red- purple colored blossoms, (b) forms attractive, very dense, glossy foliage, (c) exhibits exceptional tolerance to diseases, particularly against rust and Black Spot, (d) is very floriferous, (e) exhibits a compact, bushy growth habit, and (f) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation; substantially as herein shown and described.

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