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Sumsational - 2010

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: M. Zilis   

Additional Clump
Additional Leaf

Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
huge mound of gold centered, dark green margined; margin much darker than previously introduced H. 'Sum and Subtle'
Plant Width
50
Plant Width (cm)
127.00
Plant Height
26
Plant Height (cm)
66.04
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
golden yellow
Leaf Color Margin
dark green
Leaf Length
14
Leaf Length (cm)
35.56
Leaf Width
11
Leaf Width (cm)
27.94
Vein Pairs
13 to 14
Margin Appearance
flat
Width of Margin Var.
1 to 2
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
2.5 to 5.1
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
moderately wavy
Leaf Shape
nearly round
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
40 to 48
Scape Height (cm)
101.6 to 121.9

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Rochelle, IL
Bloom Start
7/20
Bloom Peak
8/1
Bloom Finish
8/8
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Viable
sparsely sets seed

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Age of Clump
6

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Sum and Substance'

Additional Information

Section Class
I-6a
Season Color Change
center becomes brighter as the season progresses

Classification Information

Section Class
I-6a
Classif Leaf Length
14
Classif Leaf Width
11
Classif Leaf Color
golden yellow
Classif Margin Color
dark green


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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