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H. ‘Raspberry Meringue’ (R) 2003
Status: Published

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Raspberry Meringue’

M. Zilis (ONIR)

Plant: 24in (61.0cm) diameter; 10in (25.4cm) high; mound-like; slow growth rate

Leaf: 5.5in (14.0cm) long; 3in (7.6cm) wide; 6 to 8 vein pairs; greenish yellow with .1in (0.3cm) wide, dark green, heavily rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; ovate with rounded base; moderately wavy

Scape: 10 to 18in (25.4 to 45.7cm) high

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; deep purple, ; tubular; Rochelle, IL; 8/1 - 8/8 - 8/17

Seed: seed set unknown

Clump History: original sport obtained from TC; 3 years old; Rochelle, IL

Notable Characteristics: unusual center color: miniature size

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Raspberry Sorbet'

Seasonal Color Change: center turns more gold in bright light

Section Class: IV-6a

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A