ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 6 -- United States Patent no. PP36,630, issued on April 22.

"Helleborus plant named 'HM 1222'" was invented by Josef Heuger (Glandorf, Germany).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named 'HM 1222', characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaflets with lighter green-colored venation; freely flowering habit; greenish white-colored flowers; and good garden performance."

The patent was filed on Nov. 14, 2023, under Application No. 18/389,446.

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