Meigenpi

Meigenpi

Miniature rose plant named ‘Meigenpi’

PUBLIC DOMAIN

Patent expired October 18, 2025. This plant is in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell it.

No term adjustment or disclaimer is recorded against this patent, so this is the full statutory term — twenty years from the filing date.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP17481, the photograph of Meigenpi printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP17481, 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.

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Miniature rose plant is provided which forms attractive bright yellow blossoms commonly with a margin of orange-red on the outer petals. When grown outside, more orange-red coloration commonly is displayed on the outer petals. The first blooming commonly occurs early in the season. A bushy growth habit is displayed. Very dense medium green semi-glossy foliage is formed. Good tolerance to diseases has been observed particularly with respect to Botrytis. The plant is well suited for pot forcing under greenhouse growing conditions to form a distinctive gift plant.

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

1. A new and distinct variety of Miniature rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a bushy growth habit, (b) forms attractive bright yellow blossoms commonly with a margin of orange-red on the outer petals, (c) forms very dense medium green semi-glossy foliage, and (d) is well suited for pot forcing under greenhouse growing conditions; substantially as herein shown and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP17481 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

The record

Abstract