Wedding Bells

Wedding Bells

Digitalis plant named ‘Wedding Bells’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends August 31, 2030.

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 PP22578, the photograph of Wedding Bells printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP22578, 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

The new and distinct cultivar of Digitalis plant named ‘Wedding Bells’, is characterized by its peloric flower form, unique dwarf habit, prolific and repeat flowering capabilities. Its generous-sized white flowers provide a strong colour contrast with the yellow buds and together with the grey-green foliage and silver stems, create an eye catching novelty. The combination of these characteristics, together with its heat and drought resistance, establish this cultivar as one well-suited to ornamental horticultural use such as patio gardening and pot culture.

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1. A new and distinct cultivar of Digitalis plant named “Wedding Bells”, as illustrated and described characterised by a dwarf and bushy plant habit, peloric in its flower form, profuse flowering capabilities — extending late into the season on a repeat basis, large flowers in terminal dusters of both campanulate and bilabiate form, tomentose stems and felted grey-green leave and pronounced yellow colouration to the flower buds paling to white at maturity.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP22578 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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