Harpballred

Harpballred

Shrub rose plant named ‘Harpballred’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends November 30, 2032.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on September 10, 2032. This patent earned 81 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP24437, the photograph of Harpballred printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP24437, 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 shrub rose plant is provided that abundantly forms in clusters attractive small cup-like bright red blossoms with a white eye that drop their petals well upon full maturity. The plant exhibits vigorous vegetation and a mounding growth habit. The foliage is dark green with a glossy finish on the upper surface. The plant is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape. The plant is particularly well suited for growing in smaller areas as a ground cover or as a mass planting. Alternatively, the plant can be grown in containers.

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I claim: 1. A new and distinct Shrub rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) abundantly forms in clusters attractive small single cup-like bright red blossoms with a white eye that drop their petals well upon full maturity, (b) exhibits a mounding growth habit, (c) forms vigorous vegetation, (d) forms attractive dark green foliage with a glossy upper surface, and (e) is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as herein shown and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP24437 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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