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Needlepoint - 2013

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Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: D. Van Eechaute   

Registered Clump
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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
very thick leaves in different green tones with speckles
Plant Width
9.625
Plant Width (cm)
24.44
Plant Height
7.125
Plant Height (cm)
18.09
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
green with gold speckles
Leaf Length
2.5
Leaf Length (cm)
6.35
Leaf Width
2
Leaf Width (cm)
5.08
Vein Pairs
6 to 8
Margin Appearance
flat
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
12.25 to 16.875
Scape Height (cm)
31.1 to 42.9
Scape Color
green

Flower Description

Flower Color
deep purple
Flower Length
1.125
Flower Length (cm)
2.9
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Astene-Deinze (Belgium)
Bloom Start
7/2
Bloom Peak
7/16
Bloom Finish
8/2
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15
Flower Color Patterns
white striped

Seed Information

Viable
seed set unknown

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Age of Clump
2

Parentage

Sport Parent
sport of H. 'Golden Needles'

Additional Information

Section Class
V-7
Season Color Change
golden speckles become light green later in season

Classification Information

Section Class
V-7
Classif Leaf Length
2.5
Classif Leaf Width
2
Classif Leaf Color
green with gold speckles


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