US Plant Patent PP31469
VLR001
Shrub rose plant named ‘VLR001’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends March 4, 2038.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on February 2, 2038. This patent earned 30 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP31469
- Filed
- February 2, 2018
- Granted
- February 25, 2020
- Expires
- March 4, 2038
- Inventor
- CONEV RUMEN; SANDHU PARMINDERJIT
Abstract
A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘VLR001’, is provided that abundantly forms on a continuous basis attractive single to semidouble formed, orange-red colored blossoms. The plant exhibits an upright and compact bush growth habit. The vegetation is vigorous. Tolerance to black spot, downy mildew, and rust is displayed. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
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We claim: 1. A new and distinct shrub rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) abundantly and continuously forms attractive single to semidouble formed orange-red blossoms, (b) exhibits an upright and compact bush growth habit, (c) forms attractive green foliage with a smooth texture, and (d) is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as herein shown and described.
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