Mega Mels
ActiveStokesia laevis (Hill) Greene · Stokes' aster
Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V.
Mels Blue
ActiveStokesia laevis (Hill) Greene Stokes' aster · Ornamentals · bred by Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V.
also searched as: мелс блуе
Variety description
10 August 2026
The plant forms a compact, well-branched shrub from the base, with an upright, rounded shape. Leaves are dark green, leathery, narrow, and oblong; the variety is evergreen or semi-evergreen depending on the climate.
Flowers reach 8–10 cm in diameter and feature a characteristic fringed petal edge and a white center. The flowering period lasts from June until the end of summer or early autumn. Stems are sturdy and capable of supporting large inflorescences without lodging.
The variety is adapted to USDA hardiness zones 5–9 (down to -22 °C) and requires good soil drainage. Used in landscape design for borders, mass plantings, and container gardening; suitable for cutting and attracting pollinators.
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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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