Sprolempink

Sprolempink

Shrub rose plant named ‘Sprolempink’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends July 20, 2031.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on June 28, 2031. This patent earned 22 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP23581, the photograph of Sprolempink printed in the patent.

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Abstract

A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double pink blossoms having a blotch of burgundy coloration at the center. The vegetation is strong and the growth habit is compact and bushy. Attractive ornamental glossy dark green foliage is formed. Above average resistance to blackspot for the type is exhibited. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.

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I claim: 1. A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive semi-double pink blossoms having a blotch of burgundy coloration at the center, (b) exhibits a compact and bushy growth habit, (c) forms attractive ornamental dark green foliage with a glossy finish, and (d) exhibits above average resistance to blackspot for the type; substantially as herein shown and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP23581 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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