H. ‘Great Balls of Fire’
(R)
2012
Status: Published
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H. ‘Great Balls of Fire’ |
K. & O. Elchuk (ONIR) |
Plant: 36in (91.4cm) diameter; 16in (40.6cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate
Leaf: 10in (25.4cm) long; 9.5in (24.1cm) wide; 15 to 17 vein pairs; blue streaked with green and yellow flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with Cordate base; intensely cupped, intensely corrugated
Scape: 15 to 27in (38.1 to 68.6cm) high; blue-green
Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves
Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; near white, slightly translucent margins; bell; Cobourg, ON, Canada; 7/1 - 7/7 - 7/18
Seed: sets viable seed, green streaked with white pods
Clump History: original sport; 7 years old; Cobourg, ON, Canada
Notable Characteristics: intensely cupped, blue corrugated leaves with green and yellow streaking
Pod Parent: N/A
Pollen Parent: N/A
Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
Seasonal Color Change: streaking intensifies thorugh season
Section Class: II-7
Patent/PBR Number: N/A
Additional Comments: N/A