ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. PP37,800, issued on Oct. 20, was assigned to HYDRANGEA BREEDERS ASSOCIATION B.V. (De Kwakel, Netherlands).
"Hydrangea plant named 'HP224902'" was invented by Niels Arts (Aalsmeer, Netherlands).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named 'HP224902', characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with thick and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; rounded lacecap type inflorescences with numerous light yellow green-colored fertile and sterile flowers; and good garden perfor...