Meiheven

Meiheven

Spray rose named ‘Meiheven’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends November 5, 2026.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on October 4, 2026. This patent earned 32 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP18519, the photograph of Meiheven printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP18519, 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 Spray rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a nearly continuous basis in sprays attractive long-lasting yellow-green blossoms. The buds are substantially spherical in shape, the blossoms display a uniform and homogeneous appearance, and the vegetation is vigorous. The attractive green foliage contrasts nicely with the light blossom coloration. The new variety displays an excellent aptitude to forcing and is particularly well suited for cut flower production under greenhouse growing conditions.

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1. A new and distinct Spray rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) forms buds that are substantially spherical in shape, (b) abundantly forms on a nearly continuous basis sprays of attractive long-lasting yellow-green blossoms, (c) forms attractive green foliage that contrasts well with the light blossom coloration, (d) displays an excellent aptitude to forcing, and (e) is particularly well suited for cut flower production under greenhouse growing conditions; substantially as herein shown and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP18519 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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