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Balcushmesim

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Petunia Juss. Petunia · Ornamentals · bred by GAIL SHAFER

also searched as: балкушмесим

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant forms a bushy habit 25–30 cm in height and 61–91 cm in width. The Merlot Star flower color features a star-shaped pattern, the clarity of which depends on light intensity and temperature. The variety exhibits high growth vigor and heat tolerance, maintaining its bush shape under various weather conditions.

Used for landscaping, planting in containers and hanging baskets with a diameter of 30 cm or more. When grown from cuttings, the product is ready for sale in 10–12 weeks. The variety is susceptible to Botrytis, root rots, Tobacco mosaic virus, as well as infestation by whiteflies, thrips, and leafminers.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

QZ

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

Parties

Breeder
Gail Shafer 2 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 № 20230404
Active
  1. Application filed 14 February 2023
  2. Registered 7 April 2025
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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