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H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (R) 2005
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H. ‘Gentle Giant’

P. Black (ONR) Sebright Gardens (I)

Plant: 68in (172.7cm) diameter; 42in (106.7cm) high; upright; fast growth rate

Leaf: 13in (33.0cm) long; 12in (30.5cm) wide; 14 vein pairs; intensely blue-green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; nearly round with cordate base; deeply cupped, moderately twisted, moderately folded, lightly wavy, moderately corrugated

Scape: 48 to 55in (121.9 to 139.7cm) high; lavender

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: 3in (7.6cm) long; medium lavender, ; tubular; Salem, OR; 6/10 - 7/10 - 7/30

Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 6 years old; Salem, OR

Notable Characteristics:

Pod Parent: H. 'Frances Williams'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: I-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A