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Brilliant Sunset - 2005

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: E. Elslager   

Registered Clump

Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
brilliant colors resemble sunrays at sunset
Plant Width
20
Plant Width (cm)
50.80
Plant Height
18
Plant Height (cm)
45.72
Plant Habit
upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
creamy white
Leaf Color Margin
dark green
Leaf Length
9
Leaf Length (cm)
22.86
Leaf Width
7.25
Leaf Width (cm)
18.41
Vein Pairs
12 to 13
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
1 to 2.5
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
2.5 to 6.4
Petiole Characteristics
creamy yellow with green edges
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
lightly cupped, lightly folded, lightly corrugated
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
18 to 23
Scape Height (cm)
45.7 to 58.4
Scape Color
glaucous green
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Ann Arbor, MI
Bloom Start
6/30
Bloom Peak
7/13
Bloom Finish
7/29
Flower Time
June 1 to Aug 15
Flower Color Patterns
translucent edge

Seed Information

Seed Pod Color
glaucous green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Age of Clump
4

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Merry Sunshine'

Additional Information

Section Class
II-6a

Classification Information

Section Class
II-6a
Classif Leaf Length
9
Classif Leaf Width
7.25
Classif Leaf Color
creamy white
Classif Margin Color
dark green


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