US Plant Patent PP26364
GRAppl
Rosa plant named ‘GRAppl’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends August 22, 2034.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on June 2, 2034. This patent earned 81 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP26364
- Filed
- June 2, 2014
- Granted
- February 2, 2016
- Expires
- August 22, 2034
- Assignee
- GRAY JOHN, GRAY SYLVIA E
- Inventor
- GRAY JOHN; GRAY SYLVIA E
Abstract
A new and distinct floribunda type Rosa hybrid named ‘GRAppl’ is disclosed, characterized by complete resistance to Diplocarpon rosae and strong tolerance for powdery mildew. Plants produce dark red-purple flowers with a strong fragrance and are typically dense and twiggy, reaching a height of between 1 to 1.2 meters. The new cultivar is a Rosa typically suited for ornamental container and landscape use.
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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Rosa hybrid plant named ‘GRAppl’ as herein illustrated and described.
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