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Duncan wrote:
In a similar vien to the debate about true-breeding named varities, last
summer I bought a named variety of Heuchera which has a label stating that
"breeder's rights" prohibit the propagation of this plant. Now, one reason I
like heucheras is that a plant becomes a big clump - you split it up - each
new clump gets bigger - you split it up .... etc. that, and the amazing
variety of leaf shape and colour.
Does UK law actually allow the breeder of a plant variety to tell me that I
can't propagate it? or is this just a threat that civil action might be
tried if I sold offsets as the named plant?

Both. It allows them to TELL you anything, but the only effect of
plant breeders' rights is that you are liable for civil damages
if you propagate them for sale. I should have to read the Act to
see the exact conditions, but propagation for your own use and gifts
is your right.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.