# US PP34,556 P2 · Shrub rose plant named ‘Always Hope’

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- Number: US PP34,556 P2
- Document ID: USPP34556P2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: P2
- Application number: 17/484,895
- Filed: 2021-09-24
- Granted: 2022-09-13
- Earliest claimed: 2021-09-24
- Applicants: George Michael Shoup
- Inventors: George Michael Shoup
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/USPP34556P2

## Abstract

A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Always Hope’, is provided which abundantly, substantially, and continuously forms exceptionally large displays of semi-double pink colored blooms. The growth habit is rounded and bushy. The foliage is smooth, and dark green with a slightly waxy finish. The plant propagates from cuttings easily, has a unique characteristic of consistently producing an exceptional amount of rose hips. The new variety is well suited for growing as a wildlife attractor, as a hedge, and as a source of attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant named ‘Always Hope’ characterized by the following combination of characteristics:
(a) abundantly, substantially, and continuously forms large displays of pink colored blooms,
(b) exhibits an exceptionally high bloom to foliage ratio when blossoming,
(c) exhibits a bushy and round growth habit,
(d) exhibits an exceptional amount of fruit (i.e., rose hip) production,
(e) forms disease resistant foliage with a smooth and glossy finish, and
(f) is well suited for growing as a wildlife attractor, a hedge, and as a source of attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
substantially as illustrated and described herein.