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H. ‘Old Bill’ (R) 2012
Status: Published

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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. ‘Old Bill’

M. Gilligan (ONIR)

Plant: 66in (167.6cm) diameter; 44in (111.8cm) high; mound-like; medium to fast growth rate

Leaf: 17in (43.2cm) long; 12in (30.5cm) wide; 13 to 14 vein pairs; medium blue-green with slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; lightly wavy and moderately corrugated overall with strong, stout & straight petioles.

Scape: 52 to 56in (132.1 to 142.2cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: 1.5in (3.8cm) long; pale lavender, slightly tinted stripe; tubular; Winchester, New Zealand; Dec 20 - to - Feb 10

Seed: sets viable seed, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 9 years old; Winchester, New Zealand

Notable Characteristics: Large mound of impressive dimension and long arching pod scapes.

Pod Parent: H. 'Frances Williams'

Pollen Parent: OP

Sport Parent: na

Seasonal Color Change: becomes dark green

Section Class: I-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A