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MERKUR

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. Geranium · Ornamentals · bred by Ingeborg SCHUMANN (DE)

also searched as: меркур

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Merkur variety is classified as a representative of the Pelargonium × hortorum species and is included in the group of compact varieties. In breeding practice, it is known as one of the subjects of the work of breeder Ingeborg Schumann.

In botanical and physiological studies, this variety was used to study plant adaptation under nitrogen deficiency conditions, as well as for the analysis of adventitious root formation and the growth of mother plants.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Ingeborg SCHUMANN (DE) 54 Developed the variety
Applicant
FLORA NOVA Pflanzen GmbH (DE) 71 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
FLORA NOVA Pflanzen GmbH (DE) 71 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 № 36/27
Terminated
  1. Application filed
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 19 February 2001

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