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Festuca rubra L. Red fescue · Agricultural · bred by Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

also searched as: хигхтовер

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the category of creeping fescues. It has elegant narrow leaves and forms a dense green cover, regrowing quickly after snowmelt.

The plant is used in seed mixtures for creating ornamental, parterre, and sports lawns. The variety is capable of tolerating partial shade conditions and can withstand mowing at a height of 10–15 mm.

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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.

terminated no record

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

Parties

Breeder
Euro Grass Breeding GmbH & Co.KG 438 Developed the variety
Applicant
Euro Grass Breeding GmbH & Co. KG (DE) Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Deutsche Saatveredelung AG 2 304 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Euro Grass Breeding GmbH & Co. KG (DE) 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 Terminated

    № 202539

    Registration
    23 May 2014
    Terminated
    31 December 2018
  • DE Germany Protection expired

    № ROT 00535

    Application
    30 November 2004
    Registration
    26 November 2008
    Terminated
    31 December 2018
  • FR France Withdrawn

    № 1016331

    Application
    30 November 2004
    Terminated
    12 February 2008

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20090414
Terminated
  1. Application filed 18 March 2009
  2. Registered 5 October 2009
  3. Entry closed 1 October 2019

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