ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 16 -- United States Patent no. PP37,498, issued on June 30.

"Hydrangea plant named 'RENMETA'" was invented by Jean Renault (Gorron, France).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named 'Renmeta' is disclosed, characterized by mophead panicles of sterile flowers which have sepals that open light green with a light pink edge then mature to entirely red-pink. Plants are short, semi-upright and have distinct red flower stems. Foliage is small and dark green. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an ornamental plant."

The patent was filed on Jan. 15, 2025, under Application No. 19/021,449.

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