US Plant Patent PP28658
Radnectar
Grandiflora rose plant named ‘Radnectar’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends October 19, 2035.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on September 30, 2035. This patent earned 19 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP28658
- Filed
- September 30, 2015
- Granted
- November 21, 2017
- Expires
- October 19, 2035
- Inventor
- RADLER WILLIAM J
Abstract
A new and distinct Grandiflora rose plant is provided that abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive single cup-shaped bright orange to apricot blossoms. The plant exhibits vigorous vegetation and an upright and bushy growth habit. The foliage is ornamental dark green with a glossy finish on the upper surface. The light blossom coloration contrasts nicely with the dark green foliage. The disease resistance is excellent, particularly with respect to black spot, rust and mildews. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in in the landscape.
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I claim: 1. A new and distinct Grandiflora rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive single cup-shaped bright orange to apricot blossoms, (b) exhibits an upright and bushy growth habit, (c) forms vigorous vegetation, (d) forms attractive ornamental dark green foliage with a glossy finish on the upper surface that contrasts well with the blossom coloration, (e) exhibits excellent disease resistance particularly with respect to black spot, rust and mildews, and (f) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as herein shown and described.
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