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Amethyst

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Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull Common heather · Ornamentals · bred by Kurt Kramer

also searched as: аметист

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant forms a dense bush with upright shoots, reaching a height of 26–40 cm and a width of 31–45 cm. The foliage is dark green, which may acquire brownish shades during the winter period.

The variety belongs to the bud-blooming type, in which the flowers do not open fully, ensuring high resistance to adverse weather conditions such as rain and frost. Flowering continues from August or September to November.

Frost resistance is rated for USDA zone 4. The plant is widely used in landscape design for creating group compositions and heather gardens, and is also grown in containers and flower pots.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

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

Parties

Breeder
Kurt Kramer 83 Developed the variety
Applicant
Kurt Kramer 83 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Kurt Kramer 83 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.

Germany № CLL 00018
Terminated
  1. Application filed 11 August 1993
  2. Registered 31 March 1995
  3. Entry closed 29 December 1997

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