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Verweig 8

Weigela

Denomination: 'Verweig 8'
Trade name: All Summer Monet
Botanical Name: Weigela florida
Applicant/Holder: Verhoef, Gijsbertus
Burgemeester Smitweg 37
Hazerswoude
NL 2391
Netherlands
Breeder: Gijsbertus Verhoef, Hazerswoude, Netherlands
Agent in Canada: BioFlora Inc.
38723 Fingal Line
R.R. #1
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 3S5
Canada
Tel: 519-317-7511
Application Date: 2017-11-10
Provisional Protection:: 2017-11-10
Application Number: 17-9328
Grant of Rights Date: 2022-09-09
Certificate Number: 6659
Grant of Rights Termination Date: 2042-09-09

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Verweig'

Summary: The plants of 'Verweig 8' have weak vigour while those of 'Verweig' have very weak vigour. The intensity of colouration on the upper side of the leaf blade of 'Verweig 8' is dark whereas it is of light to medium intensity for 'Verweig'.

Description:

PLANT: weak vigour, erect growth habit

ONE-YEAR-OLD-SHOOT: light brown in winter

LEAF BLADE: elliptic shape, narrow, very shallow to shallow incisions of margin, absent or very weak undulation of margin
LEAF BLADE (UPPER SIDE): dark green, mainly dark brown (RHS 200A) and dark green (RHS NN137B) with light red pink (RHS 36A) and white (RHS 155A) variegation in spring, weak intensity of variegation, very weak to weak blistering
LEAF BLADE (LOWER SIDE): sparse pubescence

TIME OF FLOWERING: first full flowering occurs early, short duration of first flowering, no second flowering occurs in autumn
INFLORESCENCE: simple panicle
FLOWER BUD: dark purple red (RHS 60A)
COROLLA: single-coloured, small, funnel-shaped, some yellow in throat
COROLLA LOBE: inner side is dark blue pink (RHS 70C), rounded apex
SEPAL: medium density pubescence, red
OVARY: absent or very sparse pubescence
PISTIL: same length as corolla tube

Origin & Breeding History: 'Verweig 8' was discovered as a mutation of the parent variety 'Verweig' in July 2015 and further developed by the breeder, Gijsbertus Verhoef, in Hazerswoude, Netherlands. 'Verwieg 8' was selected based on its compact plant growth habit, free branching, variegated foliage, abundant and remontant flowering and red purple flower colour. 'Verweig 8' was first asexually propagated by softwood cuttings in July 2015 in Hazerswoude, Netherlands.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Verweig 8' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 20182671, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trials were conducted by Groupe d'Étude et de Contrôle des Variétés et des Semences in Brion, France between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2020. Colour determinations were made using the 2015 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

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Verweig 8
Weigela: 'Verweig 8'

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Verweig 8
Weigela: 'Verweig 8'

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Verweig 8
Weigela: 'Verweig 8'

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