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BEAuty from Poland - 2016

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: R. Gabarkiewicz   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf
Registered Flower

Clump Description

Growth Rate
moderate
Notable Characteristics
Exhibits unique combination of light creamy/near white leaf center with powdery blue-green irregular margins which jet inward & are apparent when plant emerges. Also has very decorative bracts, fragrant flowers and white seed pods.
Plant Width
17.7
Plant Width (cm)
44.95
Plant Height
9.84
Plant Height (cm)
24.99
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
creamy white
Leaf Color Margin
intensely blue-green
Leaf Length
4.33
Leaf Length (cm)
10.99
Leaf Width
2.36
Leaf Width (cm)
5.99
Vein Pairs
4 to 5
Margin Appearance
flat
Width of Margin Var.
.39 to 1
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
1 to 2.5
Petiole Characteristics
creamy white with blue-green margins
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
15.75 to 17.72
Scape Height (cm)
40 to 45
Scape Color
light green
Scape Bracts
bracts are white with narrow green margins

Flower Description

Flower Color
near white
Flower Length
1.77 to 1.97
Flower Length (cm)
4.5 to 5
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Pilawa, Mazowieckie, Poland
Bloom Start
7/15
Bloom Peak
7/30
Bloom Finish
8/12
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15
Flower Color Patterns
very light lavender striping
Fragrance
Yes

Seed Information

Viable
sets seeds, viability not submitted
Seed Pod Color
white

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Clump Source
self
Age of Clump
4

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Fragrant Blue'

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-6a
Season Color Change
Blue-green color lasts well into autumn. Margins get greener & creamy center gets whiter later.

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-6a
Classif Leaf Length
4.33
Classif Leaf Width
2.36
Classif Leaf Color
creamy white
Classif Margin Color
intensely blue-green


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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