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Inventor: Megan M. Mathey (Holland, MI)

Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.

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Patent No.: US 37,256
App. No.: 18/964,969
Granted: Feb 10, 2026
Kind: P2

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Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMNHPLK’ is disclosed, characterized by exceptionally dense mophead panicles with a distinct spherical shape. Sepals open light emerald green, then mature to white and red-pink and aging to entirely red-pink. Stems are strong and thick, supporting large flower panicles without flopping. Plants are compact and upright with heavy flower coverage. The new variety is a Hydrangea , typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.

Claims (1)

1 . A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMNHPLK’ as herein illustrated and described.

Assignments (1)

ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 20, 2025

From: MATHEY, MEGAN

To: SPRING MEADOW NURSERY INC

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