Mega Mels
ActiveStokesia laevis (Hill) Greene · Stokes' aster
Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V.
Mels
ActiveStokesia laevis (Hill) Greene Stokes' aster · Ornamentals · bred by Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V.
also searched as: мелс
Variety description
10 August 2026
The plant forms a dense bush, branching well from the base. Leaves are dark green, leathery, narrow-lanceolate in shape; they are larger in the basal rosette and smaller on the stems. Under certain climatic conditions, the foliage retains its green color during the winter period.
Flowers reach 8–9 cm in diameter and have a lavender-blue hue with a white center. Ray florets have a fringed shape. Flowering is abundant and prolonged, lasting from late June to August. Flower stalks are strong, upright, and resistant to lodging.
The variety possesses good winter hardiness down to -21...-22 °C and drought tolerance after establishment. It is not susceptible to serious diseases and pests, however, it is sensitive to winter waterlogging of the soil. The plant is suitable for flower beds, mixed borders, container gardening, and cut flowers.
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Countries of admission
1 jurisdiction
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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights
Parties
- Breeder
- Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V. 12 Developed the variety
- Applicant
- Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V. 12 Submitted the application to the register
- Rights holder
- Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V. 12 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
№ 20101555
Active
- Application filed 2 August 2010
- Registered 10 September 2012
- Currently active indefinite in the register
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