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H. ‘Cherry Bomb’ (R) 2004
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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Cherry Bomb’

G. Johnson (ONIR)

Plant: 12in (30.5cm) diameter; 5in (12.7cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 4in (10.2cm) long; 1.5in (3.8cm) wide; 4 to 5 vein pairs; creamy white with .25 to .5in (0.6 to 1.3cm) wide, medium green with occasional green streaks to the center, flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lance with tapered base; flat

Scape: 14 to 16in (35.6 to 40.6cm) high; reddish pink

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: purple, ; Marshalltown, IA; July 15 to Aug 15

Seed: sets viable seeds, reddish pods

Clump History: original seedling; 3 years old; Marshalltown, IA

Notable Characteristics: small, with white center and red spotted petioles

Pod Parent: H. 'Little Wonder'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: IV-6a

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A