U.S. patent number PP32,237 [Application Number 16/501,908] was granted by the patent office on 2020-09-29 for weigela plant named `tmwg16-02`.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Branded Garden Products Ltd.. The grantee listed for this patent is Branded Garden Products Ltd.. Invention is credited to Charles Valin.
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United States Patent |
PP32,237 |
Valin |
September 29, 2020 |
Weigela plant named `TMWG16-02`
Abstract
A new variety of Weigela florida plant named `TMWG16-02` that is
characterized by upright narrow vase-shaped plant habit, pale pink
and mid-pink colored flowers which are borne profusely and
continuously in early and mid-spring and then sporadically during
summer, in clusters along the entire length of the stem, is
disclosed.
Inventors: |
Valin; Charles (Ipswich,
GB) |
Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Branded Garden Products Ltd. |
Ipswich |
N/A |
GB |
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Assignee: |
Branded Garden Products Ltd.
(Ipswich, GB)
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Family
ID: |
72614788 |
Appl.
No.: |
16/501,908 |
Filed: |
July 2, 2019 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
PLT/226 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A01H
5/02 (20130101); A01H 6/00 (20180501) |
Current International
Class: |
A01H
5/02 (20180101); A01H 6/00 (20180101) |
Field of
Search: |
;PLT/226 |
Primary Examiner: McCormick Ewoldt; Susan
Assistant Examiner: Redden; Karen M
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Campbell; Barbara Cochran Freund
& Young LLC
Claims
I claim:
1. A new and distinct cultivar of Weigela plant named `TMWG16-02`
as described and illustrated herein.
Description
Genus and species: Weigela florida.
Variety denomination: `TMWG16-02`.
BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT
The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of
Weigela, grown as an ornamental plant for use in the garden and
landscape. The new variety is known botanically as Weigela florida
and will be referred to hereinafter by the cultivar name
`TMWG16-02`.
Whereas cultivars of Weigela florida in commerce have typically
been bred for low compact plant habit, `TMWG16-02` was developed
and selected by the inventor for its unique combination of upright
plant habit and profuse flowering along the entire stem.
`TMWG16-02` arose from an open-pollination in Summer 2014 of the
inventor's proprietary seedling Weigela florida `WG13001` (female
parent, unreleased and unpatented) in Ipswich, Suffolk, United
Kingdom. The identity of the Weigela florida male parent is
unknown. `TMWG16-02` was selected in 2016 in Ipswich, Suffolk,
United Kingdom. `TMWG16-02` was grown at a greenhouse and field
nursery in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom.
`TMWG16-02` was first asexually reproduced in Ipswich, Suffolk,
United Kingdom in 2016 by softwood cuttings. Since that time, the
unique characteristics of the new Weigela plant have been uniform,
stable and reproduced true to type in successive generations of
asexual reproduction via softwood cuttings.
SUMMARY
The following traits have been repeatedly observed and represent
the characteristics of the new Weigela variety `TMWG16-02`.
`TMWG16-02` has not been tested under all possible conditions and
phenotypic differences may be observed with variations in
environmental, climatic and cultural conditions, however, without
any variance in genotype. 1. `TMWG16-02` exhibits an upright narrow
vase-shaped plant habit. 2. After two years of growth in a 3-gallon
container, plants of `TMWG16-02` achieve a height of 90 cm to 120
cm and a width (at full height) of 45 cm to 60 cm. 3. A mature
plant of `TMWG16-02` which is growing in-ground achieves a height
of 180 cm to 200 cm and a width at full height of 90 cm to 120 cm.
4. The flower buds of `TMWG16-02` are pink in color. 5. The flowers
of `TMWG16-02` are mid-pink in color when freshly opened. 6. The
flowers of `TMWG16-02` become paler pink with age, eventually very
pale lilac-pink. 7. The flowers of `TMWG16-02` are borne in
clusters along the entire length of the stem. 8. `TMWG16-02`
flowers profusely and continuously in early and mid-spring and then
sporadically during summer. 9. The foliage of `TMWG16-02` is mid
green in color. 10. `TMWG16-02` grows well in moist well-drained
soils in full sun to partial shade. 11. `TMWG16-02` is hardy at
least to USDA Zone 6.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS
The accompanying color photographs illustrate the overall
appearance of the new Weigela variety `TMWG16-02` showing colors as
true as it is reasonably possible to obtain in colored
reproductions of this type. Colors in the photographs may differ
from the color values cited in the detailed botanical description,
which accurately describe the actual colors of the new variety
`TMWG16-02`.
FIG. 1 depicts a whole plant of `TMWG16-02` in bud and flower.
FIG. 2 depicts a close-up view of the buds and flowers of
`TMWG16-02` at peak flowering.
Photographs were taken in Oxnard, Calif. from a two-year-old plant
which was grown outdoors in a 3-gallon container. No chemicals were
used to treat the plant. All photographs were made using
conventional techniques and although colors may appear different
from actual colors due to light reflectance they are as accurate as
possible by conventional photography.
BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT
The following is a detailed description of the new cultivar
`TMWG16-02`. Data was collected from two-year old plants grown in
3-gallon containers in Oxnard, Calif. The color determinations are
in accordance with the 2007 edition of The Colour Chart of The
Royal Horticultural Society, London, England, except where general
color terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. No
chemicals were used to treat the plants. Growing conditions are
typical of other Weigela. Botanical classification: Weigela.
Variety.--`TMWG16-02`. Species.--Florida. Parentage: `TMWG16-02`
was raised from seed collected from Weigela florida `WG13001` as
open-pollinated female parent. The identity of the Weigela florida
male parent is unknown. Plant description: Growth habit.--Upright,
narrow vase shaped. Use.--In containers and in the landscape; may
be grown on canes or on a trellis to produce a more markedly
columnar plant habit. Suitable container sizes.--1 to 3-gallon
containers. Dimensions in second year (the observed plants) in a
3-gallon container.--90 cm to 120 cm in height, and 45 cm to 60 cm
in width measured at full plant height. Dimensions when mature in
open ground.--180 cm to 200 cm in height, 90 cm to 120 cm in width
measured at full plant height. Hardiness.--At least hardy to USDA
Zone 6. Propagation.--Stem cuttings. Time to initiate roots.--5 to
6 weeks are required to produce roots on an initial cutting. Crop
time.--One year to 18 months are required to produce a finished
one-gallon container from a rooted cutting. Root system.--Fibrous.
Light.--Plant in full sun or partial shade. Soil.--Plant in moist
but well-drained soil. Type.--Deciduous shrub. Seasonal
interest.--A combination of pale pink and mid-pink flowers in early
and mid-spring and periodically through summer. Stem:
Shape.--Terete. Dimensions.--15 cm to 20 cm in length, 1 cm
diameter at soil level. Color.--198A. Surface.--Lignified in second
year, rough, glabrous, lenticels present. Lenticels.--Spaced
approximately 5 mm apart, roughly circular, diameter is 2 mm,
raised 1 mm, color is 196C. Branches: Branch stem dimensions.--60
cm to 90 cm in length, 5 mm to 8 mm in diameter. Shape.--Square
with rounded edges. Internode length.--5 cm to 8 cm. Color.--146C
with longitudinal streaks 178B. Surface.--Smooth, puberulent, hairs
fine, white. Foliage: Leaf arrangement.--Opposite. Leaf
division.--Simple. Leaf shape.--Ovate, slightly recurved. Leaf
attachment.--Sessile or very short petiolate. Petiole dimensions
(where present).--2 mm in length and 2 mm in width. Petiole
color.--Ranges between 137B and 138B. Leaf dimensions.--85 mm in
length, 35 mm in width. Leaf surface (adaxial).--Glabrous. Leaf
surface (abaxial).--Glabrous, pubescent, hairs fine, 1 mm to 2 mm
in length, color is white. Leaf color, spring and summer (adaxial
surface).--137B. Leaf color, spring and summer (abaxial
surface).--138B. Leaf color, fall (both surfaces).--Initially 139C
then ranging though N144B, 151A to 163B. Leaf apex.--Acute,
occasionally acuminate. Leaf base.--Rounded. Leaf margin.--Finely
serrate, glabrous except leaf margin pubescent towards base, hair
color white, hair length 1 mm to 2 mm. Leaf venation
pattern.--Pinnate. Veins (adaxial surface).--Prominent midrib,
slightly depressed, color is 155A. Veins (abaxial
surface).--Prominent midrib and lateral veins, raised approximately
1 mm, color ranges between 155A and 160C. Inflorescence:
Inflorescence form.--Cymose. Present at each leaf axil. Quantity of
flowers per inflorescence.--2 to 5. Time and duration of
flowering.--Beginning in late April or early May according to
climate and season, lasting until July. Flowers: Flower
aspect.--Outward and upward facing. Diameter of fully developed
flower (at flower tube apex).--25 mm to 28 mm. Length of
flower.--35 mm. Bud.--Shape: Cylindrical, apex capitate. Color
(first emergence): 49A. Color (immediately prior to opening): 49C.
Dimensions: 30 mm in length, 10 mm immediately prior to opening.
Surface: Tomentose. Bracteoles.--Arrangement: Uneven pair located
at the base of peduncle. Shape: Narrowly lanceolate. Dimensions:
Longer bracteole 12 mm to 15 mm in length, 2 mm to 3 mm in width;
shorter bracteole 5 mm to 8 mm in length, 2 mm in width. Color:
N144C. Surface: Glabrous. Peduncle.--Dimensions: 15 mm to 18 mm in
length and 2 mm to 3 mm in diameter. Shape: Terete. Color: 144C.
Surface: Puberulent, hairs fine, white. Calyx, sepals.--Shape:
Funnel-shaped. Calyx diameter: 4 mm. Sepals: 5 in number,
occasionally in semi-fused pairs. Sepal dimensions: 8 mm to 10 mm
in length, 2 mm in width. Sepal color (both surfaces): 163B. Sepal
surface (both surfaces): Lightly pubescent. Corolla.--Shape:
Salverform. Dimensions: 30 mm in length, 2 mm in diameter at base,
12 mm in diameter at base of petal lobes. Surface: Glabrous. Tube
color (flower freshly opened): Adaxial surface: 49. Abaxial
surface: NN155D. Tube color (flower fully developed, 3 to 5 days
after first opening): Both surfaces: 55A. Petals.--Number: 5,
fused. Shape: Equal, orbicular. Color: (flower freshly opened):
Both surfaces: 55A. Color (flower fully developed, and aging):
Adaxial surface: 49B, aging to very pale pink-lilac, between (but
paler than) 75D and 76D. Abaxial surface (all ages): 75D and 76D,
but paler. Petal margins 49B towards apex. Surface texture:
Glabrous. Reproductive organs: Number of stamens.--5, fused at
base. Dimensions.--15 mm in length and less than 1 mm in diameter.
Filament color.--54A. Anther shape.--Bifid, narrow elliptical.
Anther dimensions.--4 mm in length and 1 mm in width. Anther
color.--159C. Pollen color.--NN155C. Pollen amount.--Minimal.
Number of pistils.--1. Style.--Terete, 28 mm in length and 1 mm in
width. Style color.--62B. Style surface.--Glabrous. Stigma
shape.--Capitate, three-lobed. Stigma dimensions.--4 mm in width
and 2 mm in depth. Stigma color.--NN155B. Ovary.--Superior, ovoid,
5 mm in length and 2.5 mm in diameter, color is 145C, smooth.
Fruit: Cylindrical, 12 mm to 15 mm in length, 5 mm in diameter.
Surface, glaucous with tiny protrusions. Color initially 137A
becoming 185A when dry and ripe. Capsules, 2, longitudinal. Seed:
Shape, ovoid, length 1.5 mm, diameter 1 mm, color 163B to 163C,
surface, rough. Susceptibility or resistance to pests and diseases:
None observed.
COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL LINE
In comparison with the female parent, the proprietary seedling
Weigela florida `WG13001`, `TMWG16-02` exhibits a very upright
growth and heavy flowering all along its stems. The identity and
characteristics of the male parent are unknown.
COMPARISON WITH CLOSEST KNOWN VARIETY
The closest comparison variety known to the inventor is `TMWG16-04`
(U.S. application Ser. No. 16/501,910). Whereas both `TMWG16-02`
and `TMWG16-04` exhibit markedly upright plant habits with flowers
borne along their entire length of their stems, the flowers of
`TMWG16-02` are pink in color, and the flowers of `TMWG16-04` are
scarlet in color. In addition, `TMWG16-02` is much earlier to come
into flower, typically 4 weeks before the first flowering of
`TMWG16-04`
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