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US Plant Patent PP28268

Sprosul

Floribunda rose plant named ‘Sprosul’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends November 11, 2035.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on August 20, 2035. This patent earned 83 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP28268, the photograph of Sprosul printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP28268, 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
PP28268
Filed
August 20, 2015
Granted
August 15, 2017
Expires
November 11, 2035
Assignee
CP DELAWARE INC, THE CONARD PYLE CO
Inventor
SPROUL JAMES A

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double cup-shaped blossoms that are primarily deep magenta pink in coloration. The vegetation is vigorous and strong and the growth habit is bushy and upright. Attractive ornamental medium green foliage with a glossy aspect on the upper surface is formed. The plant is particularly well suited for growing in a Western landscape. Excellent resistance to rust and mildews has been displayed during observations to date. Distinctive ornamentation is provided.

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

I claim: 1. A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive cup-shaped semi-double blossoms that are primarily deep magenta pink in coloration, (b) exhibits a bushy and upright grown habit, (c) forms vigorous vegetation. (d) forms attractive ornamental medium green foliage with a glossy aspect on the upper surface, (e) exhibits excellent resistance to rust and mildews, and (f) is well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation; substantially as herein shown and described.

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