Plants – Rose – Climber
Patent
1998-02-20
2000-04-11
Locker, Howard J.
Plants
Rose
Climber
A01H 500
Patent
active
PP0113425
ABSTRACT:
A new and distinct variety of crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, which is characterized by a vigorous, upright growth habit; leathery leaves which emerge dark crimson and quickly change to dark green; new branches that are crimson and remain so for four or more weeks; modest seed production; inflorescences which are 12 to 20 inches tall and 8 to 12 inches wide; flower buds which are crimson before opening; and cherry red flowers that are heavily ruffled, with occasional slight variegation. The new variety is also characterized by a long bloom period.
REFERENCES:
patent: PP10296 (1998-03-01), Whitcomb
Free, Jr. Phillip L.
Locker Howard J.
McCarthy Bill D.
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