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Cherry Sparks

Terminated

Penstemon Schmidel. Beard Tongue · Ornamentals · bred by Valentin Taquet

also searched as: черри спаркс

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant forms a bush 46–51 cm high and 36–41 cm wide with green semi-evergreen foliage. The flowers are bell-shaped and bright cherry-colored with a white throat. The variety is sterile, does not form seed pods, and does not require deadheading.

The variety is adapted to USDA hardiness zones 5a–9b (down to -29°C), possesses drought tolerance after establishment, but is sensitive to waterlogging in the soil. It may be affected by whiteflies and spider mites. The plant attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, and is used in borders, rock gardens, and containers.

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

Parties

Breeder
Valentin Taquet 7 Developed the variety
Applicant
Ball Horticultural Company 1 724 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Ball Horticultural Company 1 724 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 № 20162597
Terminated
  1. Application filed 26 October 2016
  2. Registered 19 February 2018
  3. Entry closed 5 December 2018

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