LYCHNIS flos-cuculi ‘Petite Jenny’

This compact version of the common ragged robin is ideal for today’s small garden and containers.

Produces a stunning display of shaggy soft pink double flowers on slender wiry stems above narrow green clumping foliage.

Very free flowering will attract butterflies from May through to July, it is perfect for adding colour  to the front of a border.

Also good for pots on the patio, try it with other perennials and annuals in a mixed container.

Height 45cm

Spread 30cm

It was selected by Paul Gooderham from plants of Lychnis flos-cuculi ‘Jenny’ which is from UK Plant Breeder – Rainer Kretz.

I trialed the plant prior to it being introduced it and has US Plant Patent.

It shows the importance of looking out for new plants – sports or mutations amongst existing cultivars, you need to check though that its not protected in the EU as it could be an EDV – Essentially Derived Variety.

Now is the time to be busy with seed sowing of seed from your plant breeding projects, and pricking out those seedlings for trials later.

As you can see from the picture above new cultivars can be found from mutations and sports.

Keep records of what you sow and where its from. If you a making a new crossing check to see that there is not a similar one already in cultivation.

Get the camera ready to take photos to record your work.

For developing your new plant breeding selection or new plant discovery I can offer full trialling and new plant development service. You can find more details on my website.

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Follow the Necessary Guidelines to Start Your Plant Nursery

Do you have an interest in setting up a new nursery? Then, taking suggestions from a plant developer will be a wise decision. The small backyard of your home can be easily transformed into a nursery. Moreover, it is considered to be the most efficient solution to bootstrap a few dollars into your income.

While launching a nursery, the first target customers come into mind is those who own local gardens. They often visit plant nurseries to purchase a different variety of plants. Also, if you are a newbie in this section, then you can take help from experts who offer genuine plant development services.

However, let's check some of the essentials for building a plant nursery -

Land:

It is one of the most important things that primarily come into mind before launching a nursery. No matter whether your backyard is small or large, you can always make it eligible for planting trees. If you are planning to plant two or more woody plants, then you must gain knowledge on the variety of the soil. Supply adequate water to keep your nursery lively.

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3 Key Steps to Consider before Filing for a Plant Patent

Gardening is a passion and many gardening enthusiasts work very hard to take their passion to the next level. There’s nothing absurd for a zealous gardener or a plant breeder to develop a new plant variety that no one has seen earlier. So if your years of experiment and perseverance have helped in developing a new plant variety, consider filing a plant patent. The following steps will help you to file a plant patent successfully-

Determine Ownership:

The first step that you must consider if you are preparing to file a plant patent is to identify the actual person who has invented the new plant variety. If you are a particular person, you must have substantial proofs that will support your claiming ownership. Don’t forget to mention the name or names of the person/persons who have assisted you to come up with this novel plant type.

Determine Eligibility:

Any person who invents and asexually reproduces a new variety of plant can be eligible for filing plant patents in Norfolk. However, eligibility criteria may vary depending on a particular country. To help you determine with these, you can consult a plant expert who has good knowledge in plant patents, licensing, and promotion.

Determine Patentability:

Just becoming sure of eligibility will not be enough for filing a plant patent. You must make sure the new plant variety has no public use or has been used for sale purpose before the patent filing.

Draft an Application For the Plant Patent:

There are a lot of steps associated with drafting a plant patent application. It is a detailed process and includes some prerequisites that need to be completed before filing. Those who are not professional plant breeders must consider hiring a professional plant patent attorney to help you with this task successfully. 

The Final Step- Filing the Plant Patent:

Unless all the above steps are completed successfully, you cannot file a plant patent. Note that before applying, all the parts of the particular plant have been thoroughly observed for at least one growth cycle.