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Swirling Hearts - 2002

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer: M. Zilis    Registrant: P. & J. Ruh   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
full clump; good texture; twisted pointed tip
Plant Width
47
Plant Width (cm)
119.38
Plant Height
23
Plant Height (cm)
58.42
Plant Habit
upright
Plant Size
Medium

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium green
Leaf Length
10.75
Leaf Length (cm)
27.30
Leaf Width
7
Leaf Width (cm)
17.78
Vein Pairs
12 prominent
Margin Appearance
heavily rippled
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
moderately folded, moderately wavy and lightly twisted
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
29 to 32
Scape Height (cm)
74 to 81

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
bell
Growing Location
Chesterland, OH
Bloom Start
7/6
Bloom Peak
7/19
Bloom Finish
8/1

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
medium green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
TC
Clump Source
obtained from the originator
Age of Clump
9

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Donahue Piecrust'
Pollen Parent
H. 'Heartleaf'

Additional Information

Section Class
II-1

Classification Information

Section Class
II-1
Classif Leaf Length
10.75
Classif Leaf Width
7
Classif Leaf Color
medium green


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