US Plant Patent PP28317

NCHA3

Hydrangea arborescens plant named ‘NCHA3’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends July 27, 2035.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on June 18, 2035. This patent earned 39 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

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The record

Patent number: PP28317
Filed: June 18, 2015
Granted: August 22, 2017
Expires: July 27, 2035
Assignee: RANNEY THOMAS GREEN, UNIV NORTH CAROLINA
Inventor: RANNEY THOMAS GREEN

Abstract

A new and distinct Hydrangea cultivar named ‘NCHA3’ is disclosed, characterized by large, mop-head inflorescences with prevalent sterile flowers. Flower buds are red and open with dark pink sepals. Plant habit is compact, and plants are triploid. The new variety is a Hydrangea normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea arborescens named ‘NCHA3’ as illustrated and described herein.

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