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H. ‘Kinba’ (R) 2009
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H. ‘Kinba’

K. Watanabe (O) R. Lydell (NI) AHS, K. Walek (R)

Plant: 47in (119.4cm) diameter; 20in (50.8cm) high; mound-like; fast growth rate

Leaf: 11in (27.9cm) long; 7in (17.8cm) wide; 9 to 10 vein pairs; medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; ovate with cordate base

Scape: 21 to 0in (53.3 to 0.0cm) high; medium green

Scape Bracts: arching to hang flowers 14 in. off ground

Flower: bluish purple, ; bell; Dunkirk, NY; 8/15 - 8/30 - 9/15

Seed: sets viable seeds depending on weather

Clump History: the original seedling; Dunkirk, NY

Notable Characteristics:

Pod Parent: H. pycnophylla

Pollen Parent: H. pycnophylla

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: emerges golden yellow and upright changing to medium green as season progresses

Section Class: II-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A