Royal Velvet Distinction
ActiveMelittis L. Bastard Balm · Ornamentals · bred by Kwekerij Eleonore de Koning
also searched as: роял велвет дистинктион
Variety description
10 August 2026
The plant forms upright stems with dark green pubescent ovate leaves, featuring serrated margins and a subtle honey aroma. The variety is intended for decorative landscaping of semi-shaded areas and woodland gardens.
Flowering occurs from late spring to early summer. The variety is frost-resistant, withstanding temperature drops down to -23°C. Cultivation requires moderately moist, humus-rich, and well-drained soils.
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Countries of admission
1 jurisdiction
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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.
Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights
Parties
- Breeder
- Kwekerij Eleonore de Koning 5 Developed the variety
- Applicant
- Kwekerij Eleonore de Koning 5 Submitted the application to the register
- Rights holder
- Kwekerij Eleonore de Koning 5 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.
- Application filed 8 April 1998
- Registered 10 September 2001
- Currently active indefinite in the register
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