ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 25 -- United States Patent no. PP37,106, issued on Nov. 25, was assigned to WinGen LLC (Mustang Ridge, Texas).

"Hydrangea plant named 'WNHYDFBLAMH'" was invented by Ushio Sakazaki (Taga-cho, Japan).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named 'WNHYDFBLAMH' is disclosed, characterized by mophead inflorescences, emerging from both terminal and lateral buds. Sepals emerge greenish-white then stay pink (basic soil conditions) or light blue (acidic soil conditions) for the duration of inflorescence. Plants flower early, and have mounded, cascading habits. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant."...