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US Plant Patent PP24301

Annie's Blue

Hydrangea plant named ‘Annie's Blue’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends August 11, 2032.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on June 22, 2032. This patent earned 50 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP24301, the photograph of Annie's Blue printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP24301, 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.

The record

Patent number
PP24301
Filed
June 22, 2012
Granted
March 11, 2014
Expires
August 11, 2032
Assignee
CP DELAWARE INC, LIGHTY RICHARD W
Inventor
LIGHTY RICHARD W

Abstract

A new and distinct Hydrangea serrata plant is provided that was discovered as a newly found seedling in a cultivated area. Attractive large blue to mauve lacecap flowers are formed that tend to be more blue when grown in acidic soils and more mauve when grown in neutral to basic soils. Strong sturdy branches are formed. Delicate yellow-green foliage is displayed. The plant is more floriferous than the ‘Blue Billow’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States) and the foliage is smaller than that of such comparative cultivar. Winter hardiness to U.S.D.A. Zone No. 6b has been observed. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape. The cut flowers also can be included in cut flower arrangements.

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I claim: 1. A new distinct Hydrangea serrata plant that displays the following combination of characteristics: (a) displays in abundance attractive large blue to mauve lacecap flowers that tend to be more blue when grown in acidic soils and more mauve when grown in neutral to basic soils, (b) displays attractive delicate yellow-green foliage, (c) displays sturdy branches, (d) is winter hardy to U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone 6b, and (e) is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as illustrated and described.

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