MEITITIKA

MEITITIKA

Bedding rose plant named ‘MEITITIKA’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends December 27, 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 PP31710, the photograph of MEITITIKA printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP31710, reproduced as printed. Photographs in a plant patent are taken by the applicant. Reproduction of the patent document is permitted; the image is shown whole and uncropped for that reason.

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of bedding rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘MEITITIKA’, is provided which forms very abundantly on a nearly continuous basis attractive, flat cup shaped flowers that exhibit yellow colored at the beginning of opening to red colored at the end of opening. Attractive, semi-glossy, very dense foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. A bushy growth habit is displayed. The disease tolerance is very good, particularly against black spot. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

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We claim: 1. A new and distinct variety of Bedding Rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) forms attractive, flat cup shaped, flowers which are yellow colored at the beginning of the opening to red colored at the end of opening, (b) forms attractive, very dense, semi-glossy foliage, (c) exhibits good tolerance to diseases, particularly against black spot, and (d) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation; substantially as herein shown and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP31710 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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