Morning Bright

Terminated

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson Chinese silver grass · Ornamentals · bred by Michael Merz

also searched as: морнинг бригхт

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant forms a dense bush, distinguished by greater compactness compared to the original species. The foliage is narrow, graceful, and drooping, with a characteristic coloration: a dark grey-green background complemented by cream edges and longitudinal stripes, creating a silvery radiance effect.

During the flowering period, the variety produces silvery-pink panicles, which turn white over time. The crop is positioned as ornamental for use in borders and containers. The variety exhibits winter hardiness at temperatures down to -15 °C and has no specific susceptibility to diseases.

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

Parties

Breeder: Michael Merz 8 Developed the variety
Applicant: Michael Merz 8 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Michael Merz 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.

European Union № 20140918

Terminated

Application filed 3 April 2014
Registered 6 March 2017
Entry closed 3 June 2019

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Breeder

Michael Merz

breeder code morning bright

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Registry records

Total records: 1
Jurisdictions shown: 0
First registration: 2017

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