ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 12 -- United States Patent no. PP37,574, issued on Aug. 11.

"Helleborus plant named 'HL 1066'" 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 1066', characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaflets; freely flowering habit; flowers with pinkish white to pale purple-colored petals and white and pale purple-colored sepals; and good garden performance."

The patent was filed on Nov. 23, 2025, under Application No. 19/397,973.

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