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Curly Fries - 2008

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: R. Solberg   

Additional Clump
Registered Clump
Additional Leaf
Additional Flower
Additional Clump

Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
unique highly ruffled narrow lanceolate leafs with very good substance and unique color, chartreuse becoming yellow or cream
Plant Width
16
Plant Width (cm)
40.6
Plant Height
5
Plant Height (cm)
12.7
Plant Habit
slightly rhizomatous

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
greenish yellow
Leaf Length
5.5
Leaf Length (cm)
14
Leaf Width
.75
Leaf Width (cm)
1.9
Vein Pairs
3 to 4
Margin Appearance
heavily rippled
Petiole Characteristics
wide 1/4 to 3/8 inch, purple on back
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
moderately folded, intensely wavy
Leaf Shape
lance
Leaf Base
tapered

Scape Description

Scape Height
23 to 26
Scape Height (cm)
58.4 to 66
Scape Color
purple

Flower Description

Flower Color
medium lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Bloom Start
7/10
Bloom Peak
7/20
Bloom Finish
8/10
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15
Flower Color Patterns
lavender with purple strpes

Seed Information

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original seedling
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. Pineapple Upsidedown Cake'
Pollen Parent
unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
V-3
Season Color Change
leaves become creamy white or pale yellow in summer
Additional Comments

AHGA Hosta of the Year 2016

Classification Information

Section Class
V-3
Classif Leaf Length
5.5
Classif Leaf Width
.75
Classif Leaf Color
greenish yellow


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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Vendor

Price

Mason Hollow Nursery
47 Scripps Lane Mason, NH 03048
603-878-4347 - www.masonhollow.com

$15.00

Hornbaker Gardens
22937 1140 N. Ave. Princeton, IL 61356
815-659-3282 - www.hornbakergardens.com

$18.00

In the Country Garden and Gifts
2587 Quasqueton Diag. Blvd. Independence, IA 50644
319-934-3620 - www.inthecountrygardenandgifts.com

$20.00

Average Price: $17.67

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