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US Plant Patent PP18547

Meizuleros

Intermediate rose plant named ‘Meizuleros’

PUBLIC DOMAIN

Patent expired August 27, 2026. This plant is in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell it.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on May 11, 2026. This patent earned 108 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP18547, the photograph of Meizuleros printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP18547, 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
PP18547
Filed
May 11, 2006
Granted
March 4, 2008
Expires
August 27, 2026
Assignee
MEILLAND INTERNAT S A
Inventor
MEILLAND ALAIN A

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the intermediate Class is provided which abundantly forms on a substantially continuous basis attractive red-purple blossoms that are lighter in coloration on the upper surface of the petals than on the under surface. The growth habit is vigorous and erect. Attractive medium green semi-glossy foliage is formed that contrast nicely with the blossoms coloration. Tolerance to diseases is good particularly with respect to Oidium. The new variety forces well under greenhouse growing conditions and is well suited for cut flower production under such conditions.

Show the legal claimThe single numbered claim as granted — the legal text that defines what this patent covers.

1. A new and distinct intermediate rose plant which exhibits the following combination of characteristics: (a) a vigorous and erect growth habit, (b) forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive red-purple blossoms that are lighter in coloration on the upper surface of the petals than on the under surface, (c) forms attractive medium green semi-glossy foliage that contrasts well with the blossom coloration, and (d) is particularly well suited for cut flower production under greenhouse growing conditions; substantially as illustrated and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP18547 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.