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Gigantosaurus - 2021

REGISTERED

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

Registered Clump
Registered Clump
Registered Flower
Registered Leaf
Registered Leaf

Clump Description

Growth Rate
moderate
Notable Characteristics
Very large blue with white margins.
Plant Width
76
Plant Width (cm)
193
Plant Height
30
Plant Height (cm)
76.2
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
blue
Leaf Color Margin
creamy yellow
Leaf Length
17.5
Leaf Length (cm)
44.5
Leaf Width
11.5
Leaf Width (cm)
29.2
Vein Pairs
14 to 15
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.5 to 2
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
1.3 to 5.1
Leaf Texture Top
glaucous bloom
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
moderately corrugated overall with deeply impressed veins.
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
24 to 30
Scape Height (cm)
61 to 76.2
Scape Color
green

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
bell-shaped
Growing Location
Zeeland, MI
Bloom Start
6/14
Bloom Peak
7/15
Bloom Finish
8/7
Flower Color Patterns
white margins

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seed
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Clump Source
self
Age of Clump
9

Parentage

Pod Parent
streaked sport of H. ‘Empress Wu’
Pollen Parent
H. 'Blueberry Muffin'

Additional Information

Section Class
I-5b
Season Color Change
creamy yellow margins mature to creamy white in summer
Patent / PBR Number
PP35,135

Classification Information

Section Class
I-5b
Classif Leaf Length
17.5
Classif Leaf Width
11.5
Classif Leaf Color
blue
Classif Margin Color
creamy yellow


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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