Brigela

Brigela

Weigela plant named ‘Brigela’

PUBLIC DOMAIN

Patent expired May 25, 2019. This plant is in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell it.

No term adjustment or disclaimer is recorded against this patent, so this is the full statutory term — twenty years from the filing date.

Figure 3 of US plant patent PP12666, the photograph of Brigela printed in the patent.

Figure 3 from US Plant Patent PP12666, reproduced as printed. Photographs in a plant patent are taken by the applicant. Reproduction of the patent document is permitted; the image is shown whole and uncropped for that reason.

Abstract

A new and distinct red-flowered Weigela hybrida cultivar is provided that originated as a spontaneous mutation of unknown causation of the ‘Bristol Ruby’ cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 492). The new cultivar can be readily distinguished by the presence of attractive variegated foliage which is yellow-green towards the center with a lighter yellow-green and/or yellow margin and a reddish edge, and a compact growth habit. The plant vigor is good and the new cultivar is well suited for growing in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zones 5 to 8.

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I claim: 1. A new and distinct Weigela hybrida cultivar having the following combination of characteristics: (a) Forms attractive red flowers that tend to fade as they mature, (b) Forms attractive variegated foliage that is yellow-green towards the center with a lighter yellow-green and/or yellow margin and a reddish edge unlike its ‘Bristol Ruby’ parent cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 492), (c) Exhibits a more compact growth habit than the ‘Bristol Ruby’ cultivar, and (d) Exhibits good vigor; substantially as illustrated and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP12666 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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