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Contessa

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Gladiolus L. Gladiolus · Ornamentals · bred by Firma K. en K. Gootjes

also searched as: контесса

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety has the classification code 443, which corresponds to a large 11.5–14 cm pink flower. The inflorescence is about 70 cm long and bears 21–23 buds, of which 8 flowers can be open simultaneously. The petal color is pearlescent-pink, transitioning to a cream shade towards the center.

The plant reaches a height of about 150 cm. The variety is characterized as a collector's item and is often used in breeding work as a parent form for transmitting the ruffling trait.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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

Parties

Breeder
Firma K. en K. Gootjes 49 Developed the variety
Applicant
Novacap Fortissimo Sarl 3 Submitted the application to the register

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № GLD406
Active
  1. Application filed 29 July 2004
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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