Cologne King

Cologne King

Shrub rose plant named ‘Cologne King’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends September 13, 2041.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on June 17, 2041. This patent earned 88 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP34717, the photograph of Cologne King printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP34717, 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 shrub rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Cologne King’, is provided which continuously forms exceedingly fragrant blooms throughout the growing season. The growth habit is upright and continuously produces glabrous canes. The foliage is, matte, and medium green. The plant propagates from cuttings easily and has resistance to blackspot. The new variety is well suited to growing in the landscape as a specimen plant where its fragrant blooms can be enjoyed, especially in areas designated for children or the elderly due to its prickle-free “thornless” nature.

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I claim: 1. A new and distinct shrub rose plant named ‘Cologne King’ characterized by the following combination of characteristics: 1) continuously blooms throughout the growing season, 2) forms vegetation and stems that are lacking, 3) exhibits resistance to blackspot, 4) forms blooms that are exceedingly fragrant, 5) is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation and source of fragrance in the landscape. substantially as herein illustrated and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP34717 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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