ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 12 -- United States Patent no. PP36,673, issued on May 13, was assigned to Garden Genetics (Columbus, Ohio).
"Hibiscus plant named 'G21086'" was invented by Richard A. Grazzini (Columbus, Ohio).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus moscheutos plant named 'G21086' is disclosed, characterized by large cherry red flowers with a large red eye, and distinct venation radiating out from the central eye out into the petals. Eye color is only slightly darker than the color of flower petals. Flower size is large, about 6 to 7 inches. Emerging foliage is chocolate brown to violet. Plants are compact, growing to approximately 36 to 42 inches high and ...