Meikokan

Meikokan

Floribunda rose plant named ‘Meikokan’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends September 17, 2029.

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 PP21271, the photograph of Meikokan printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP21271, 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 Floribunda rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive orange-colored blossoms. The blossoming commonly commences early in the season. The plant exhibits strong vegetation, a bushy growth habit, and dark green foliage with a semi-glossy aspect. No particular disease concern has been encountered during observations to date. The attractive dark green foliage contrasts nicely with the orange blossom coloration. The new variety is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

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1. A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a compact bushy growth habit with strong vegetation, (b) forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive orange-colored blossoms, (c) forms attractive dark green semi-glossy foliage, (d) displays good tolerance to disease, and (e) is well suited for growing as ornamentation in parks and gardens; substantially as herein shown and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP21271 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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