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Heliopsis helianthoides (L.) Sweet var. scabra (Dunal) Fernald Rough oxeye · Ornamentals · bred by Verschoor Janus

also searched as: луна ройа

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is a compact, dense bush ranging from 30 to 50 cm in height, sometimes reaching 70–90 cm. The leaves are ovate, serrated, and have a characteristic dark purple-green or almost black-red color with reddish edges.

The capitulum inflorescences are semi-double and vary in color from yellow-orange to fiery red with a dark center. The variety features strong, rigid peduncles resistant to lodging and flowers from July until the first frosts.

The crop is undemanding, characterized by tolerance to drought and humidity, and requires well-drained soils. It possesses high winter hardiness, withstanding temperatures down to –25 °C.

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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
Verschoor Janus 16 Developed the variety
Applicant
Verschoor Janus 16 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Janus Verschoor 2 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 № 20213171
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  1. Application filed 3 December 2021
  2. Registered 17 June 2024
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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Same species

Other varieties: Rough oxeye

All 3 varieties of species

Heliopsis helianthoides (L.) Sweet var. scabra (Dunal) Fernald · Rough oxeye

Silvia Hofmann

1 record

Heliopsis helianthoides (L.) Sweet var. scabra (Dunal) Fernald · Rough oxeye

Silvia Hofmann

1 record

Nearby in the species list INHELSOMAG, Inhelsoscu

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