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H. ‘Gitchigumi’ (R) 2009 (2014)
Status: Published

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H. ‘Gitchigumi’

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Plant: 48in (121.9cm) diameter; 28in (71.1cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 14in (35.6cm) long; 12in (30.5cm) wide; 12 to 13 vein pairs; medium blue-green flat margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with cordate base; lightly wavy; moderately corrugated

Scape: 36 to 40in (91.4 to 101.6cm) high; blue

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; pure white, ; bell; Chesterton, IN; 7/10 - 7/15 - 7/20

Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods

Clump History: the original seedling; 6 years old; Chesterton, IN

Notable Characteristics: very shiny blue, large almost round leaves held horizontal, seersuckered. Color seems unique. Heavily budded. Perfect proportions, Very tough substance. Underside almost pale turquoise-glaucous.

Pod Parent: ((H. 'Sagae' x H. 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa') x (H. 'Sun Power' x H. 'Gold Regal'))

Pollen Parent: (H. 'Sagae' x H. 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa')

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: late season melts to a deeper color.

Section Class: I-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A