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H. ‘Scarlet Ribbons’ (R) 2002
Status: Published

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H. ‘Scarlet Ribbons’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 17in (43.2cm) diameter; 14in (35.6cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 5.75in (14.6cm) long; 2.75in (7.0cm) wide; 5 vein pairs; medium green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, pure white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lance with rounded base; moderately corrugated

Scape: 32 to 37in (81.3 to 94.0cm) high; reddish-green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2.5in (6.4cm) long; deep purple, deep purple with purple striping and translucent margins; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 8/19 - 8/30 - 9/16

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 6 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: white margined, lance leaf; long red petioles resemble scarlet ribbons; red extends dorsally into leaf veins; tall scapes with large purple flowers; late blooming

Pod Parent: H. 'William Lachman'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: IV-4b

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A