H. ‘Chance Encounter’
(R)
2022
Status: Published
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H. ‘Chance Encounter’ |
H. Hansen (ONR) Walters Gardens (I) |
Plant: 43in (109.2cm) diameter; 15in (38.1cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate
Leaf: 11in (27.9cm) long; 8in (20.3cm) wide; 11 to 12 vein pairs; blue with 1 to 2in (2.5 to 5.1cm) wide, chartreuse/white area between margin and center, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; very lightly cupped overall.
Scape: 13 to 18in (33.0 to 45.7cm) high; green
Scape Bracts: N/A
Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; white, very pale lavender interior stripes; tubular; Zeeland, MI; 6/25 - 7/1 - 7/9
Seed: sets viable seed, green pods
Clump History: original seedling; 7 years old; Zeeland, MI
Notable Characteristics: Blue leaves have very jagged yellow margins with a watermark between the center and margin colors.
Pod Parent: streaked sport of H. sieboldiana ‘Elegans’
Pollen Parent: H. ‘Viking Ship’
Sport Parent: N/A
Seasonal Color Change: watermarked area between center and margin appears after emergence
Section Class: II-8
Patent/PBR Number: PP36,151
Additional Comments: N/A