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Balkan

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Festuca rubra L. Red fescue · Agricultural · bred by DLF SEEDS A/S

also searched as: балкан

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Balkan variety is characterized by stable indicators of visual turf quality and stand density. The plant possesses good resistance to diseases, in particular to red thread.

This variety belongs to specialized lawn types of red fescue. It is intended for creating a high-quality, dense, and low-mown lawn, providing durable and aesthetic cover.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

QZ

active no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
DLF SEEDS A/S Developed the variety
Applicant
DLF SEEDS A/S Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
DLF Seeds A/S Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
SK - DLF Seeds A/S Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • QZ European Union Active

    № 202300

    Registration
    15 May 2017
  • SK Slovak Republic Active

    № 214R146

    Application
    15 January 2014
    Registration
    5 April 2017
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 37/12904

    Application
    16 October 2018
    Registration
    30 November 2018

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20202036
Active
  1. Application filed 31 August 2020
  2. Registered 1 March 2021
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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Nearby in the species list Ashlyn, Asmara, Asta, Astana, Atlanta, Atra, Audubon, Aureline, Azurit, Bach, Ballade, Baniva, Banner, BAR FRR 8CR13, Barangel, Barberini, Barbirdie, Barborka, Barcadie, Barcastle

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