Novaweifus

Novaweifus

Weigela plant named ‘Novaweifus’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends February 28, 2034.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on December 19, 2033. This patent earned 71 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP25869, the photograph of Novaweifus printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP25869, 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

The new plant resulted as an induced mutation of the ‘Brigela’ cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 12,666). Tissue cultured shoots were subjected to gamma irradiation followed by selection from the resulting plants. A dense compact bushy rounded growth habit is displayed. Attractive light-green somewhat golden foliage having a wavy margin is displayed which resists burning. Attractive red blossoms that contrast well with the foliage coloration are formed commonly from about May to June. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

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I claim: 1. A new and distinct Weigela plant having the following combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a compact bushy rounded growth habit, (b) forms attractive light-green somewhat golden foliage that resists burning and bears a wavy margin, (c) forms attractive red blossoms that contrast well with the foliage coloration, and (d) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as illustrated and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP25869 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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