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S.S. Geisha - 2008

REGISTERED

Originator: Sunrise Greenhouse    Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: W. & J. Owens   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf
Registered Leaf

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
greenish-yellow leaves streaked with many shades of green
Plant Width
36
Plant Width (cm)
91.44
Plant Height
15
Plant Height (cm)
38.10
Plant Habit
upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
green with gold streaking
Leaf Length
5
Leaf Length (cm)
12.70
Leaf Width
2.5
Leaf Width (cm)
6.35
Vein Pairs
6
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Petiole Characteristics
light yellow with red purple dots
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly twisted, lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
26 to 38
Scape Height (cm)
66 to 96.5
Scape Color
greenish yellow
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
bell
Growing Location
Momence, IL
Bloom Start
8/15
Bloom Peak
8/20
Bloom Finish
9/15
Flower Time
Aug 15 to Oct 1

Seed Information

Viable
seed set unknown
Seed Pod Color
greenish yellow

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport obtained from TC
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Geisha'

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-7

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-7
Classif Leaf Length
5
Classif Leaf Width
2.5
Classif Leaf Color
green with gold streaking


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