Royal Crimson Distinction

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Salvia L. Sage · Ornamentals · bred by Kwekerij Eleonore de Koning

also searched as: роял кримсон дистинктион

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is a deciduous perennial with oval, serrated, wrinkled leaves of a light grey-green shade, possessing a characteristic aroma. The flowers are gathered in large, dense, spike-like racemes that change color from dark violet-crimson to a softer pink as they fade.

Flowering usually continues from June to August. The variety is winter-hardy (USDA zones 4–8), prefers sunny locations and well-drained soils. The plant is characterized by drought tolerance, is sensitive to stagnant moisture, is used in landscape gardening, and attracts bees and butterflies.

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

Parties

Breeder: Kwekerij Eleonore de Koning 5 Developed the variety
Applicant: Kwekerij Eleonore de Koning 5 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Kwekerij Eleonore de Koning 5 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 № 19981178

Protection expired

Application filed 31 August 1998
Registered 18 December 2000
Entry closed 31 December 2025

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Breeder

Kwekerij Eleonore de Koning

breeder code royal crimson distinction

All 5 varieties of company

Registry records

Total records: 2
Jurisdictions shown: 0
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 2000

Salvia L. · Sage

Petrus Hendricus Oudolf

4 records

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