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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 1998
Filed:
Feb. 07, 1997
Reinhold Holtkamp, Sr, Rees-Haffen, DE;
International Plant Breeding A.G., Bern, CH;
Abstract
A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Michiko, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its single violet-shaped light blue/white wash bi-colored flowers which have a white background and light blue color radiating from the white center into the petals and fading into lighter shades towards the edges; fine white, slightly wavy line on the bloom edges; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green, oval to heart-shaped leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous and compact growth habit, flowering 9-10 weeks after potting, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.