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H. ‘Black Belgium’ (R) 2020
Status: Published

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H. ‘Black Belgium’

M. Vertz (ONIR)

Plant: 37in (94.0cm) diameter; 15in (38.1cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 8.5in (21.6cm) long; 7in (17.8cm) wide; 10 to 11 vein pairs; very dark green flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with cordate base; very thick substance, lightly twisted and moderately corrugated overall.

Scape: 22 to 24in (55.9 to 61.0cm) high; dark green

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: near white, light lavender stripe down the center of each petal.; tubular; De Pere, WI; Jul 15 to Aug 15

Seed: sets seed, viability unknown, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 10 years old; De Pere, WI

Notable Characteristics: Very thick, almost black heart-shaped leaves that are moderately corrugated with a slight twist at the tip.

Pod Parent: Unknown Parentage

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A