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Rainbow’s End - 2005

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Registrant: H. Hansen    Introducer: Shady Oaks Nursery   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf
Additional Flower
Additional Clump

Registration Details

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
slow
Notable Characteristics
'Obsession' sport with yellow center
Plant Width
21
Plant Width (cm)
53.3
Plant Height
11
Plant Height (cm)
27.9
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
yellow to creamy white
Leaf Color Margin
shades of medium and dark green
Leaf Length
6
Leaf Length (cm)
15.2
Leaf Width
4
Leaf Width (cm)
10.2
Vein Pairs
8
Margin Appearance
flat
Width of Margin Var.
.25 to 1.25
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
.6 to 3.2
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
flat
Leaf Shape
elliptic
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
16 to 19
Scape Height (cm)
40.6 to 48.3
Scape Color
red
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2.25
Flower Length (cm)
5.7
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Waseca, MN
Bloom Start
8/3
Bloom Finish
9/5
Flower Time
July 15 to Sept 5
Flower Color Patterns
darker lavender center on oetals

Seed Information

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Obsession'

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-6a
Season Color Change
leaf center changes from yellow to creamy white in summer
Additional Comments

AHGA Hosta of the Year 2021

Patent / PBR Number
PP17,251

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-6a
Classif Leaf Length
6
Classif Leaf Width
4
Classif Leaf Color
yellow to creamy white
Classif Margin Color
shades of medium and dark green


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Vendor

Price
Mason Hollow Nursery
47 Scripps Lane Mason, NH 03048
603-878-4347 - www.masonhollow.com

$17.00
Hornbaker Gardens
22937 1140 N. Ave. Princeton, IL 61356
815-659-3282 - www.hornbakergardens.com

$18.00

Average Price: $17.50
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