H. ‘Choko Nishiki’
(R)
2009 (2012 (p 10), 2013)
Status: Published
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H. ‘Choko Nishiki’ |
unknown (ON) Gotemba Nursery (I) M. Zilis, AHS (R) |
Plant: 48in (121.9cm) diameter; 22in (55.9cm) high; mound-like; slow growth rate
Leaf: 13.5in (34.3cm) long; 8.5in (21.6cm) wide; 14 to 15 vein pairs; golden yellow medium green, flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; ovate with Cordate base; Select One
Scape: 30 to 40in (76.2 to 101.6cm) high; chartreuse
Scape Bracts: N/A
Flower: 2.5in (6.4cm) long; pale lavender, light lavender margins, medium lavender in the center; tubular; Japan and United States; 7/3 - 7/10 - 7/26
Seed: sets viable seed, chartreuse pods
Clump History: original sport; Japan and United States
Notable Characteristics: emerges golden yellow centered with a green margin that often streaks into the center, emerges late in spring (2 to 3 weeks later than forms of H. montana found at lower elevations
Pod Parent: N/A
Pollen Parent: N/A
Sport Parent: Sport of H. montana (Mount Fuji-type)
Seasonal Color Change: variegated in spring turns green by July 1
Section Class: II-6a
Patent/PBR Number: N/A
Additional Comments:
Same as H. 'On Stage'