US Plant Patent PP24905
Meitadeha
Grandiflora rose plant named ‘Meitadeha’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends March 13, 2033.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on November 19, 2032. This patent earned 114 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP24905
- Filed
- November 19, 2012
- Granted
- September 23, 2014
- Expires
- March 13, 2033
- Assignee
- CP DELAWARE INC
- Inventor
- MEILLAND ALAIN A
Abstract
A new and distinct variety of Grandiflora rose plant is provided that abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive double strongly fragrant blossoms that are vermillion dusted with darker red in coloration. The vegetation is strong. A vigorous upright growth habit is displayed. The foliage is dense dark green with a matte upper surface. The disease resistance is good, particularly with respect to mildew and rust. The plant is 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) exhibits an upright growth habit with dense dark green foliage having a matte upper surface, (c) abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive double strongly fragrant blossoms that display vermillion dusted with darker red coloration, and (d) is well suited for providing distinctive attractive ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as shown and described.
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