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Dancing Stars - 2009

REGISTERED

Originator, Introducer, Registrant: Walters Gardens, Inc.    Nominant: A. Bergeron   

Registered Clump
Additional Clump
Additional Leaf

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
very wide margin, significantly heavier substance in leaf
Plant Width
20
Plant Width (cm)
50.80
Plant Height
16
Plant Height (cm)
40.64
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
creamy white
Leaf Color Margin
medium blue-green
Leaf Length
7
Leaf Length (cm)
17.78
Leaf Width
4
Leaf Width (cm)
10.16
Vein Pairs
8 to 10
Margin Appearance
flat
Width of Margin Var.
.75 to 1
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
1.9 to 2.5
Leaf Texture Top
glaucous bloom
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
3
Flower Length (cm)
7.6
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Zeeland, MI
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15
Flower Color Patterns
darker striping, translucent margins

Seed Information

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original sport
Age of Clump
3

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Dancing in the Rain'

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-6a
Season Color Change
margin becomes dark green center on young immature plants may develop green misting
Patent / PBR Number
PP22,611

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-6a
Classif Leaf Length
7
Classif Leaf Width
4
Classif Leaf Color
creamy white
Classif Margin Color
medium blue-green


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