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Zimmerman Thunder - 2008

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Originator: M. Zilis    Nominant, Introducer: Global Garden    Registrant: S. Compton   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
moderate
Notable Characteristics
large leaves on a small plant
Plant Width
10
Plant Width (cm)
25.40
Plant Height
8
Plant Height (cm)
20.32
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green
Leaf Length
6
Leaf Length (cm)
15.24
Leaf Width
3.5
Leaf Width (cm)
8.89
Vein Pairs
7
Margin Appearance
heavily rippled
Leaf Texture Top
very shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
lightly folded, intensely wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
8 to 12
Scape Height (cm)
20.3 to 30.5
Scape Color
green

Flower Description

Flower Color
near white
Flower Length
1.3
Flower Length (cm)
3.3
Flower Shape
bell
Growing Location
Zimmerman, MN
Bloom Start
7/22
Bloom Peak
8/14
Bloom Finish
8/25
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets seeds viability is unknown
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original sport
Clump Source
obtained from the originator
Age of Clump
1

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Lakeside Rocky Top'

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-1
Season Color Change
new leaves appear chartruese

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-1
Classif Leaf Length
6
Classif Leaf Width
3.5
Classif Leaf Color
dark green


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