US Plant Patent PP20635
Meisentmil
Shrub Rose plant named ‘Meisentmil’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends October 3, 2028.
No term adjustment or disclaimer is recorded against this patent, so this is the full statutory term — twenty years from the filing date.

The record
- Patent number
- PP20635
- Filed
- October 3, 2008
- Granted
- January 5, 2010
- Expires
- October 3, 2028
- Assignee
- CP DELAWARE INC
- Inventor
- MEILLAND ALAIN A
Abstract
A new and distinct variety of Shrub rose plant is provided that forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive slightly fragrant semi-double blossoms that are yellow to cream-yellow in coloration. The buds are globular in shape. The vegetation is vigorous and a spreading growth habit is displayed. The disease resistance is above average for the class with respect to Black Spot, Powdery Mildew, and Rust. The plant is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape, and can be grown as a ground cover.
Show the legal claimThe single numbered claim as granted — the legal text that defines what this patent covers.
1. A new and distinct Shrub rose plant characterized by the following characteristics: (a) displays a vigorous spreading growth habit, (b) forms on a substantially continuous basis attractive small semi-double blossoms that are yellow to cream-yellow in coloration, (c) displays attractive light green foliage having a matte finish, (d) displays above average disease resistance for the class, and, (e) is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation; substantially as shown and described.
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