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Soleil Rouge

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Cornus capitata Wall. x Cornus kousa Burger ex Hance · Ornamentals · bred by Alexis Le Duigou, Liliane Le Duigou

also searched as: солеил роуге

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is an interspecific hybrid, classified as Cornus × haddenii or Cornus × kousa. The variety forms an upright, eventually spreading shrub or small tree, reaching about 6 meters in height at 10 years of age with a crown width of 3 meters.

Flowering occurs in May–June. Large bracts with a diameter of 12–15 cm change shade from salmon-pink or light white to a rich pink-red. The plant produces edible red fruits, resembling strawberries in shape, which remain on the branches until hard frosts occur.

Leaves are green, acquiring red, orange, and purple shades in the autumn period. The variety prefers sunny sites and fertile, moist, well-drained soils, showing the ability to tolerate waterlogging.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Alexis Le Duigou^^^Liliane Le Duigou 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
Alexis Le Duigou, Liliane Le Duigou 1 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Alexis Le Duigou, Liliane Le Duigou 1 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20203161
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  1. Application filed 2 December 2020
  2. Registered 19 May 2025
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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