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H. ‘Kilauea’ (R) 2001
Status: Published

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E. Elslager-Hosta-Images

Registered Clump Photo

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Kilauea’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 26in (66.0cm) diameter; 12in (30.5cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 8.25in (21.0cm) long; 5.5in (14.0cm) wide; 12 prominent underneath vein pairs; medium green streaked with light green, greenish yellow, pale yellow and creamy white slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; ovate with rounded base; lightly cupped and lightly corrugated

Scape: 30 to 33in (76.2 to 83.8cm) high; glaucous red

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.63in (4.1cm) long; medium lavender, medium lavender with purple striping and translucent margins; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 6/20 - 7/1 - 7/18

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, purple pods

Clump History: original seedling; 5 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: fire red petioles and scapes erupt acutely from the crown crater

Pod Parent: H. 'Sea Prize'

Pollen Parent: H. 'Maekawa'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: none

Section Class: III-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A