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Merlot

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Tulipa L. Tulip · Ornamentals · bred by Q.J. Vink & Zn. B.V.

also searched as: мерлот

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Merlot tulip variety belongs to the lily-flowered group. The plant has large, elegant goblet- or cup-shaped flowers with pointed, slightly reflexed petals. The coloration is saturated, wine-red or ruby, with a black base with ivory may be visible in the center of the flower upon opening. The plant height varies from 35 to 70 cm; the leaves are dense, dark green, with a waxy coating.

Flowering occurs in April–May. The variety is characterized by high resistance, including to precipitation. It is used for decorating borders, flower beds, mixed borders, rock gardens, and is also suitable for cultivation in containers on terraces and patios.

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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
Q.J. Vink & Zn. B.V. 35 Developed the variety
Applicant
Q.J. Vink & Zn. B.V. 35 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Q.J. Vink & Zn. B.V. 35 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Q.J. Vink & Zn. B.V. 35 Responsible for variety maintenance

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Netherlands № TLP2197
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  1. Application filed 12 November 2012
  2. Registered 14 August 2014
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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