Meilantmen

Meilantmen

Grandiflora rose plant named ‘Meilantmen’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends September 6, 2033.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on August 6, 2033. This patent earned 31 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP26169, the photograph of Meilantmen printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP26169, 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 variety of Grandiflora rose plant is provided that abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive very double cup-shaped multi-colored blossoms having a medium fragrance. The vegetation is very strong. A semi-erect growth habit is displayed. The foliage is dense dark green with a glossy upper surface. The tolerance to disease is good, with a light sensitivity to black spot having been observed during observations to date. The plant is well suited for providing distinctive colorful 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 very strong vegetation, (b) exhibits a semi-erect growth habit with dense dark green foliage having a glossy upper surface, (c) abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive very double multi-colored cup-shaped blossoms having a medium fragrance, (d) grows well on its own roots, and (e) is well suited for providing distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as shown and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP26169 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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