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Sherlite

Protection expired

Lonicera L. Honeysuckle · Ornamentals · bred by O.E. MESSENGER

also searched as: шерлите

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant reaches a height of 3–4 meters. Leaves are elliptical, green with an irregular white-cream margin, sometimes with a pinkish tint. Young shoots are colored red-purple.

Flowers are tubular, fragrant, up to 5 cm long, with a purple-violet exterior and a cream interior. Flowering lasts from June to September. After flowering, glossy red inedible berries are formed.

The variety is frost-hardy (zones 4a–8b), undemanding. Prefers sunny or semi-shaded areas protected from wind with moist, slightly acidic soil. Used in ornamental gardening for decorating gazebos, fences, and trellises.

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

Parties

Breeder
O.E. MESSENGER 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
John Woods Nurseries Limited 8 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
John Woods Nurseries Limited 8 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 Kingdom № 23/73
Protection expired
  1. Application filed
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 29 March 2015

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