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H. ‘Santa Claus’ (R) 2003
Status: Published

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Registered Clump Photo

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Santa Claus’

A. Malloy (ONIR)

Plant: 18in (45.7cm) diameter; 11in (27.9cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 6in (15.2cm) long; 3in (7.6cm) wide; 5 vein pairs; blue-green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; with rounded base; lightly wavy

Scape: 26 to 27in (66.0 to 68.6cm) high; green

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; white, lavender streaks; tubular; South Salem, NY; 7/8 - 7/20 - 8/10

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 5 years old; South Salem, NY

Notable Characteristics: heavy 'farina' creates an unusual white green-blue color

Pod Parent: H. 'Christmas Tree Gala'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: center becomes light green

Section Class: IV-4b

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A