Sprolych

Sprolych

Shrub rose plant named ‘Sprolych’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends March 15, 2034.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on November 18, 2033. This patent earned 117 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP26498, the photograph of Sprolych 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 ivory cream blossoms that possess a substantially non-fading blotch of deep burgundy at the center of the petals. The vegetation is vigorous and strong and the growth habit is compact and bushy. Attractive ornamental semi-glossy dark green foliage is formed. The plant is particularly well suited for growing in a Western landscape. Distinctive ornamentation is provided.

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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 ivory cream blossoms that possess a substantially non-fading blotch of deep burgundy at the center of the petals, (b) exhibits a compact and bushy growth habit, (c) forms vigorous and strong vegetation, (d) forms attractive ornamental dark green foliage with a semi-glossy finish on the upper surface, and (e) is well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation; substantially as herein shown and described.

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