US Plant Patent PP23551
Meikanaro
Grandiflora rose plant named ‘Meikanaro’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends July 7, 2031.
No term adjustment or disclaimer is recorded against this patent, so this is the full statutory term — twenty years from the filing date.

The record
- Patent number
- PP23551
- Filed
- July 7, 2011
- Granted
- April 23, 2013
- Expires
- July 7, 2031
- Assignee
- CP DELAWARE INC, MEILLAND ALAIN A
- Inventor
- MEILLAND ALAIN A
Abstract
A new and distinct variety of Grandiflora rose plant is provided that abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive double blossoms that are yellow finishing to cream yellow in coloration. The vegetation is vigorous and a bushy growth habit is displayed. Attractive conical buds are formed, and the disease resistance is good. The plant is particularly well suited for providing distinctive attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
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I claim: 1. A new and distinct Grandiflora rose plant characterized by the following characteristics: (a) forms vigorous vegetation, (b) forms a bushy growth habit, (c) forms nicely shaped conical buds, (d) abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive double blossoms that are yellow finishing to cream yellow in coloration, (e) displays attractive dense glossy dark green foliage, (f) displays good disease resistance, and (g) is particularly well suited for providing distinctive attractive ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as shown and described.
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