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Kaleidochrome - 2009 (r2018)

REGISTERED

Originator: Unknown (Japan)    Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: M. Zilis   

Additional Clump
Registered Leaf
Additional Flower
Additional Leaf

Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
obtained as an Iwa Seedling; no originator or any other information supplied; original plant was a single division and fairly small, unusually streaked and mottled, yet in a stable configuration
Plant Width
22
Plant Width (cm)
55.88
Plant Height
10
Plant Height (cm)
25.40
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
streaked and mottled; green with large sectors of white and golden yellow
Leaf Length
5
Leaf Length (cm)
12.70
Leaf Width
2.5
Leaf Width (cm)
6.35
Vein Pairs
5 to 6
Margin Appearance
flat
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
16
Scape Height (cm)
40.6
Scape Color
yellow

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Rochelle, IL
Bloom Start
7/25
Bloom Peak
8/10
Bloom Finish
8/16
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets limited seeds viability is unknown

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Clump Source
obtained from a garden center in Kanuma City, Japan
Age of Clump
3

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. longipes
Pollen Parent
unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-7
Year Modified
2018

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-7
Classif Leaf Length
5
Classif Leaf Width
2.5
Classif Leaf Color
streaked and mottled; green with large sectors of white and golden yellow


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Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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Vendor

Price

Green Hill Farm, Inc.
P.O. Box 773 Franklinton, NC 27525
919-309-0649 - www.HostaHosta.com

$25.00

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