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Drop-dead Gorgeous - 2019

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Registrant: H. Hansen    Introducer: Walters Gardens, Inc.   

Registered Clump
Registered Flower
Registered Leaf
Registered Leaf
Registered Flower

Clump Description

Growth Rate
moderate
Notable Characteristics
Very large majestic form with brightly contrasting yellow margins.
Plant Width
86
Plant Width (cm)
218.4
Plant Height
30
Plant Height (cm)
76.2
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
green
Leaf Color Margin
yellow
Leaf Length
17
Leaf Length (cm)
43.2
Leaf Width
11
Leaf Width (cm)
27.9
Vein Pairs
13 to 14
Margin Appearance
heavily rippled
Width of Margin Var.
1.5 to 2.5
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
3.8 to 6.4
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
lightly wavy overall.
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
28 to 41
Scape Height (cm)
71.1 to 104.1
Scape Color
green
Scape Bracts
prominent wide, near white bracts under the flowers

Flower Description

Flower Color
white
Flower Length
1.5
Flower Length (cm)
3.8
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Zeeland, MI
Bloom Start
7/5
Bloom Peak
7/20
Bloom Finish
8/4
Flower Color Patterns
translucent interior striping in center of petals, flowers on one side of scape only

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds (few)

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Clump Source
self
Age of Clump
7

Parentage

Pod Parent
streaked sport of H. 'Niagara Falls'
Pollen Parent
H. 'Empress Wu'

Additional Information

Section Class
I-5b
Patent / PBR Number
PP33,318

Classification Information

Section Class
I-5b
Classif Leaf Length
17
Classif Leaf Width
11
Classif Leaf Color
green
Classif Margin Color
yellow


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

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Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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Vendor

Price

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

$25.00

In the Country Garden and Gifts
2587 Quasqueton Diag. Blvd. Independence, IA 50644
319-934-3620 - www.inthecountrygardenandgifts.com

$25.00

Average Price: $25.00

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