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H. ‘Jack's Genes’ (R) 2015 (2018)
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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Jack's Genes’

R. Goodenough & M. Gilligan (O) M. Gilligan (NIR)

Plant: 25in (63.5cm) diameter; 11in (27.9cm) high; mound-like; fast growth rate

Leaf: 7.25in (18.4cm) long; 4.75in (12.1cm) wide; 6 to 8 vein pairs; medium green flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; lightly wavy

Scape: 28 to 39in (71.1 to 99.1cm) high; red

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.5in (3.8cm) long; medium lavender, 3 tepals medium lavender; 3 tepals have white edges; tubular; Winchester, New Zealand; 1/16 - 2/4 - 2/20

Seed: seed set unknown

Clump History: original seedling; 4 years old; Winchester, New Zealand

Notable Characteristics: tall red stem and flower buds with hint of red early

Pod Parent: H. 'Designer Genes'

Pollen Parent: H. 'Mr Jack'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A