Weigela plant named ‘Novaweifus’

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.

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.