US Plant Patent PP20170

Dark Jodie

Kalanchoe plant named ‘Dark Jodie’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends January 19, 2028.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on December 31, 2027. This patent earned 19 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

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The record

Patent number: PP20170
Filed: December 31, 2007
Granted: July 7, 2009
Expires: January 19, 2028
Assignee: KNUD JEPSEN AS
Inventor: JEPSEN KNUD

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Dark Jodie’, characterized by its compact, upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; double red purple-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.

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1. A new and distinct Kalanchoe plant named ‘Dark Jodie’ as illustrated and described.

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