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US Plant Patent PP18564

Meigrappo

Climbing rose plant named ‘Meigrappo’

PUBLIC DOMAIN

Patent expired June 25, 2026. This plant is in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell it.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on June 21, 2026. This patent earned 4 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP18564, the photograph of Meigrappo printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP18564, 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.

The record

Patent number
PP18564
Filed
June 21, 2006
Granted
March 4, 2008
Expires
June 25, 2026
Assignee
CP DELAWARE INC
Inventor
MEILLAND ALAIN A

Abstract

A new and distinct climbing rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a nearly continuous basis attractive elegant blossoms that are red in coloration. Vigorous dense dark green foliage semi-glossy foliage is displayed that contrasts well with the red blossom coloration. Good tolerance to Black Spot and Oidium has been observed. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Show the legal claimThe single numbered claim as granted — the legal text that defines what this patent covers.

1. A new and distinct Climbing Rose plant having the following combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a climbing growth habit, (b) abundantly forms on a nearly continuous basis attractive elegant blossoms that are red in coloration, (c) forms dense dark green semi-glossy foliage that contrasts well with the red blossom coloration, (d) displays good tolerance to Black Spot and Oidium, and (e) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as illustrated and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP18564 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.