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H. ‘Keel’ (R) 2012
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M. Gilligan-Hosta-Images

Registered Clump Photo

M. Gilligan-Hosta-Images

Photographer: M. Shadrack;
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Registered Clump Photo

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Photographer: M. Shadrack;

H. ‘Keel’

M. Gilligan (ONIR)

Plant: 71in (180.3cm) diameter; 35in (88.9cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 16in (40.6cm) long; 13in (33.0cm) wide; 14 to 16 vein pairs; dark slightly blue-green with slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; overall; lightly wavy and moderately corrugated overall with short, strong & thick petioles.

Scape: 25 to 29in (63.5 to 73.7cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: 1.25in (3.2cm) long; near white, ; tubular; Winchester, New Zealand; Dec 20 - to - Feb 15

Seed: sets viable seed, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 11 years old; Winchester, New Zealand

Notable Characteristics: stout, large, powerful hosta

Pod Parent: H. sieboldiana

Pollen Parent: OP

Sport Parent: na

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: I-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A