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H. ‘Lipstick Sunset’ (R) 2018
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H. ‘Lipstick Sunset’

D. Dean (ONIR)

Plant: 26in (66.0cm) diameter; 13in (33.0cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 7.5in (19.1cm) long; 5in (12.7cm) wide; 5 to 6 vein pairs; yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; broadly ovate with tapered base; lightly twisted, folded & corrugated and moderately wavy overall.

Scape: 18 to 24in (45.7 to 61.0cm) high; saturated red

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2.3in (5.8cm) long; pale purple, ; Ramsey, MN; 7/29 - 8/12 - 8/19

Seed: sets viable seeds, medium green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 6 years old; Ramsey, MN

Notable Characteristics: Bright yellow in spring becoming light to medium green later, with saturated red coloration one quarter into the leaf blade both front and back. Scapes match the petioles.

Pod Parent: (H. laevigata x (H. 'Liberty Bell' x (H. 'Urajiro Hachijo' x H. pycnophylla)) x (H. 'Liberty Bell' x H. yingeri))

Pollen Parent: H. 'Beet Salad'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: turns light to medium green

Section Class: III-3

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A