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First Blush - 2016

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: R. Solberg   

Registered Clump
Additional Flower
Additional Leaf
Additional Flower
Additional Clump

Clump Description

Growth Rate
moderate
Notable Characteristics
Emerges with blood red petioles and red margins. First leaves "blush" red when the second flush of leaves appear.
Plant Width
28
Plant Width (cm)
71.12
Plant Height
14
Plant Height (cm)
35.56
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium green
Leaf Length
8.5
Leaf Length (cm)
21.59
Leaf Width
5
Leaf Width (cm)
12.70
Vein Pairs
6 to 7
Margin Appearance
flat
Petiole Characteristics
Petioles are red on front, back and into the leaf blade.
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
26 to 28
Scape Height (cm)
66 to 71.1
Scape Color
reddish-green
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale purple
Flower Length
3
Flower Length (cm)
7.6
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Franklinton, NC
Bloom Start
7/15
Bloom Peak
8/1
Bloom Finish
8/15
Flower Time
Jul 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
reddish-green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Clump Source
self
Age of Clump
4

Parentage

Pod Parent
Solberg 48/49 sdlg.
Pollen Parent
H. 'Beet Salad'

Additional Information

Section Class
III-1
Season Color Change
First leaves blush red when second flush of leaves appear.
Patent / PBR Number
PP28,920

Classification Information

Section Class
III-1
Classif Leaf Length
8.5
Classif Leaf Width
5
Classif Leaf Color
medium green


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

Botanophilia LLC
N1348 County Road D Antigo, WI 54409
920-226-0452 - www.iloveshadeplants.com

$18.00

Green Hill Farm, Inc.
P.O. Box 773 Franklinton, NC 27525
919-309-0649 - www.HostaHosta.com

$30.00

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

$30.00

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

$35.00

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

$40.00

Average Price: $30.60

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