Weigela plant named "Courtanin"
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Abstract
A new and distinct red-flowered Weigela cultivar is provided that derived by mutagenesis from the ‘Eva Rathke’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States). The growth habit is dwarf, well-rounded, and bushy. Small red blooms with white pistils are formed that are lighter and brighter in coloration than those of the ‘Eva Rathke’ cultivar. Attractive green foliage is formed that is narrower than that of the ‘Eva Rathke’ cultivar and changes to intense red in the fall. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape. The plant vigor is good and the new cultivar propagates well through the use of softwood cuttings and is well suited for growing in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zones 4 to 8.
Claims1
A new and distinct Weigela cultivar having the following combination of characteristics:
- (a) exhibits a dense, dwarf, well-rounded, erect and bushy growth habit,
- (b) forms attractive small red blossoms that are lighter and brighter in coloration than those of the ‘Eva Rathke’ cultivar with white pistils,
- (c) forms attractive green foliage that is narrower in configuration than that of the ‘Eva Rathke’ cultivar and changes to intense red in the fall, and
- (d) is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape. substantially as illustrated and described.
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