ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. PP37,793, issued on Oct. 20.
"Helleborus plant named 'HL 1056'" 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 1056', characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaflets; freely flowering habit; flowers with white and purplish red bi-colored sepals; and good garden performance."
The patent was filed on Nov. 23, 2025, under Application No. 19/397,959.
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