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H. ‘Childhood Sweetheart’ (R) 2005
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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Childhood Sweetheart’

H. Hansen (ONIR)

Plant: 32in (81.3cm) diameter; 16in (40.6cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 5in (12.7cm) long; 3in (7.6cm) wide; 6 to 7 vein pairs; dark green with .25 to .5in (0.6 to 1.3cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; dull on top; very shiny underneath; ovate with flat base; very lightly wavy

Scape: 21 to 0in (53.3 to 0.0cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: 2.5in (6.4cm) long; pale lavender, ; tubular; Waseca, MN; 8/25 - - - 9/29

Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 9 years old; Waseca, MN

Notable Characteristics: occasionally has branched flower scapes

Pod Parent: seedling of H. 'Neat Splash' x H. 'Tardiflora'

Pollen Parent: H. 'Shining Tot'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: IV-4b

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A