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WP 04 XANTHE

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Dianthus L. Carnation · Ornamentals · bred by John Whetman

also searched as: вп 04 ксанте

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety forms compact clumps 35–45 cm in height and about 35 cm in width with grey-green foliage. Flowers are 40–55 mm in diameter, fully double, colored in bright reddish-purple, and possess an intense fragrance.

The plant is characterized by repeat flowering from May to August. The variety is winter-hardy and suitable for cultivation in cool conditions. It prefers sunny locations and is used for borders, container growing, and cut flowers.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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QZ

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

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breeder code wp04 xanthe

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  • WP 04 XANTHE primary JP
  • WP04 XANTHE GB, QZ

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

Parties

Breeder
John Whetman 10 Developed the variety
Applicant
Klemm + Sohn GmbH & Co. KG 24 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Klemm + Sohn GmbH & Co. KG 24 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.

European Union № 20042138
Active
  1. Application filed 26 November 2004
  2. Registered 4 June 2007
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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