Chesapeake Starlight

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Ornithogalum L. Star of Bethlehem · Ornamentals · bred by NEW WORLD PLANTS

also searched as: чесапеаке старлигхт

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a hybrid of Ornithogalum thyrsoides, derived from the 'Bok Bay' cultivar. The plant is bulbous with a summer dormancy period. It forms dense corymbose inflorescences with numerous pure white flowers on strong upright peduncles 25 to 64 cm in height.

The plant is used as a pot culture and for the production of cut flowers, which maintain their decorative quality for up to one month. The variety is hardy and suitable for various climatic conditions. Technological methods allow for flowering within one year, provided that temperature treatment regimes for the bulbs are observed.

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

Parties

Breeder: NEW WORLD PLANTS 14 Developed the variety
Applicant: Marlene Meyer 2 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.

European Union № 20011620

Active

Application filed 18 October 2001
Registered —
Entry closed 24 March 2003

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