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Phoenix Feathers - 2022

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant: D. Wols    Introducer: Midwest Regional Hosta Socieety    Registrant: AHS/G. H. Alley   

Registered Clump
Registered Flower
Registered Leaf
Registered Leaf

Clump Description

Growth Rate
moderate
Notable Characteristics
Medium sized clump of bright yellow ruffled leaves held upright before draping over and downward. Give it some sun for full yellow color and once established, it tolerates more sun like its pollen parent H. 'Sun Power'.  Chosen as the 2022 AHS Convention gift plant.
Plant Width
28
Plant Width (cm)
71.1
Plant Height
14
Plant Height (cm)
35.6
Plant Habit
upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
bright yellow
Leaf Length
10
Leaf Length (cm)
25.4
Leaf Width
6
Leaf Width (cm)
15.2
Vein Pairs
8 to 9
Margin Appearance
rippled
Petiole Characteristics
Saturated red at ground level gradually transitioning to red spots that extend slightly into the leaf front and somewhat further up the mid-rib on the leaf backs.
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
lightly folded and wavy overall.
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
tapered and/or cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
20 to 22
Scape Height (cm)
50.8 to 55.9
Scape Color
glaucous dusty purple

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
1.5
Flower Length (cm)
3.8
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Tinley Park, IL
Flower Time
Mid-August

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seed

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Clump Source
originator's specimen
Age of Clump
4

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. ‘Harry van de Laar’
Pollen Parent
H. ‘Sun Power’

Additional Information

Section Class
III-3
Season Color Change
Emerges a waxy chartreuse early then quickly turns bright yellow that intensifies as the season progresses.

Classification Information

Section Class
III-3
Classif Leaf Length
10
Classif Leaf Width
6
Classif Leaf Color
bright yellow


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