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Emperor’s New Clothes - 2021

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Registrant: H. Hansen    Introducer: Walters Gardens   

Registered Clump
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Registered Flower
Registered Flower
Registered Leaf
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Registered Leaf
Registered Flower
Registered Flower

Clump Description

Growth Rate
moderate
Notable Characteristics
Unusual speckled leaf variegation.
Plant Width
41
Plant Width (cm)
104.1
Plant Height
21
Plant Height (cm)
53.3
Plant Habit
upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
greenish white with very dark green flecks
Leaf Length
9
Leaf Length (cm)
22.9
Leaf Width
6
Leaf Width (cm)
15.2
Vein Pairs
13 to 14
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
relatively flat overall
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
21 to 32
Scape Height (cm)
53.3 to 81.3
Scape Color
green
Scape Bracts
prominent speckled bracts

Flower Description

Flower Color
near white
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Zeeland, MI
Bloom Start
6/12
Bloom Peak
6/25
Bloom Finish
7/8
Flower Color Patterns
pale lavender interior stripes and translucent margins

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seed (rarely)
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Clump Source
self
Age of Clump
3

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Empress Wu'

Additional Information

Section Class
III-7
Season Color Change
Most white in the spring, gaining more flecks as the season progresses.
Patent / PBR Number
PP34,312

Classification Information

Section Class
III-7
Classif Leaf Length
9
Classif Leaf Width
6
Classif Leaf Color
greenish white with very dark green flecks


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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