Crown Jewel
ActiveGardenia jasminoides J. Ellis · Cape jasmine
Philip Dark
PIIGA III
ActiveGardenia jasminoides J. Ellis Cape jasmine · Ornamentals · bred by MICHAEL A DIRR
also searched as: пиига иии
Variety description
10 August 2026
The plant is a dense, rounded shrub, reaching a height and width of 0.9 to 1.5 meters at maturity. The foliage is evergreen, with a characteristic gloss and dark green color.
The flowers are solitary, white, medium-sized, with a distinct fragrance. Flowering begins in May and continues almost continuously throughout the summer, sometimes accompanied by the formation of orange fruits.
The variety is adapted to USDA hardiness zones 7–9, with some data mentioning resistance down to zone 6b. The shrub possesses high resistance to powdery mildew, leaf spot, and deer damage.
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Countries of admission
1 jurisdiction
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Also known as
breeder code piiga iii
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- PIIGA III primary QZ
- PIIGA-III US
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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights
Parties
- Breeder
- Michael A. Dirr 17 Developed the variety
- Applicant
- Dirr Michael A. 54 Submitted the application to the register
- Rights holder
- BAILEY NURSERIES, INC. 63 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.
United States of America
№ 15530409
Active
- Application filed 10 January 2017
- Registered 3 July 2018
- Currently active indefinite in the register
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Same species
Other varieties: Cape jasmine
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ActiveGardenia jasminoides J. Ellis · Cape jasmine
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ActiveGardenia jasminoides J. Ellis · Cape jasmine
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Leefour
ActiveGardenia jasminoides J. Ellis · Cape jasmine
Robert Edward Lee
Nearby in the species list Crown Jewel, Kimberly, Leefour, PS-2013-3, PS-2013-4, ROLARO