Spropom

Spropom

Shrub rose plant named ‘Spropom’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends December 6, 2032.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on October 9, 2032. This patent earned 58 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP24741, the photograph of Spropom printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP24741, 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 is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double blossoms that are reddish-purple with red coloration toward the center of the petals. The blossom size is large for the size of the plant. The vegetation is vigorous and strong and the growth habit is upright and bushy. Attractive ornamental glossy medium 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 large semi- double blossoms that are reddish-purple with red coloration toward the center of the blossoms, (b) exhibits an upright and bushy growth habit, (c) forms vigorous and strong vegetation, (d) forms attractive ornamental medium green foliage with a glossy finish, and (e) is well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation; substantially as herein shown and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP24741 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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