ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 11 -- United States Patent no. PP37,256, issued on Feb. 10, was assigned to Spring Meadow Nursery Inc. (Grand Haven, Mich.).
"Hydrangea plant named 'SMNHPLK'" was invented by Megan M. Mathey (Holland, Mich.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named 'SMNHPLK' is disclosed, characterized by exceptionally dense mophead panicles with a distinct spherical shape. Sepals open light emerald green, then mature to white and red-pink and aging to entirely red-pink. Stems are strong and thick, supporting large flower panicles without flopping. Plants are compact and upright with heavy flower coverage. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typicall...