ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 19 -- United States Patent no. PP36,478, issued on Feb. 18.

"Helleborus plant named 'HL 1018'" 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 'HL 1018' characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaflets with lighter green-colored venation; freely flowering habit; white-colored flowers; and good garden performance."

The patent was filed on Nov. 22, 2023, under Application No. 18/518,354.

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