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Darwin's Snow Sprite

Protection expired

Astilbe simplicifolia Makino Star astilbe · Ornamentals · bred by Veen

also searched as: дарвин с снов сприте

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is a compact bush 20 to 40 cm tall with a cushion-shaped crown. The leaves are deeply cut, serrated, resembling ferns in appearance, and have a dark green color with a bronze tint.

The inflorescences are loose, conical in shape, and consist of snow-white or creamy-white flowers. Flowering occurs in July and August.

The variety is fully winter hardy in USDA climate zones 3–8 and possesses high resistance to weather conditions, pests, and diseases. It is used in ornamental gardening for group plantings, in the foreground of compositions, or in tree circles.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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terminated no record

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Veen 11 Developed the variety
Applicant
Witteman & Co Bloembollenbedrijf Multiflora B.V. 4 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Witteman & Co Bloembollenbedrijf Multiflora B.V. 4 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Netherlands № ABE5
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 1 September 1995
  2. Registered 12 December 1996
  3. Entry closed 1 July 2003

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Nearby in the species list Darwin's Dream, Elisabeth van Veen, Key Largo, Key West, Lesa, Pink Jewel, Pink Temptation, Pretty in Pink, White Sensation

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