Sprothrive

Sprothrive

Shrub rose plant named ‘Sprothrive’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends July 20, 2031.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on June 27, 2031. This patent earned 23 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP23549, the photograph of Sprothrive printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP23549, 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 landscape shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double blossoms that are dark bright red in coloration. The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is round and bushy. Attractive ornamental glossy dark green foliage is formed. Superior disease resistance to blackspot 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 landscape shrub rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive semi-double blossoms that are dark bright red in coloration, (b) exhibits a round and bushy growth habit, (c) forms vigorous vegetation, (d) forms attractive ornamental dark green foliage with a glossy finish, and (e) exhibits superior resistance to blackspot; substantially as herein shown and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP23549 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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