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H. ‘Lac de Bretaye’ (R) 2003
Status: Published

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Lac de Bretaye’

L. Hirsbrunner (ONIR)

Plant: 14in (35.6cm) diameter; 6in (15.2cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 6in (15.2cm) long; 2.75in (7.0cm) wide; 6 to 7 vein pairs; intensely blue green margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lance with tapered base; moderately wavy

Scape: 12 to 14in (30.5 to 35.6cm) high; blue-green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.4in (3.6cm) long; pale lavender, striped; tubular; Chesieres, Switzerland; 7/11 - 7/15 - 8/15

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, blue-green pods

Clump History: original seedling from seed from P. Ruh; 8 years old; Chesieres, Switzerland

Notable Characteristics: good blue in nearly full sun; elegant, wavy leaves with penciled white edge

Pod Parent: H. 'Hazel'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: lightens in August; golden-yellow in fall color

Section Class: IV-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A