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H. ‘Big Top’ (R) 2003
Status: Published

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H. ‘Big Top’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 41in (104.1cm) diameter; 32in (81.3cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 14.75in (37.5cm) long; 13.25in (33.7cm) wide; 13 to 14 prominent under vein pairs; dark blue green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; deeply corrugated and moderately cupped

Scape: 33 to 35in (83.8 to 88.9cm) high; glaucous green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.75in (4.4cm) long; near white, transparent margins with pale lavender stripes; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/6 - 7/20 - 7/30

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 7 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: upright; cupped; dark, glaucous leaves; heavy substance

Pod Parent: H. 'William Lachman'

Pollen Parent: H. hypoleuca

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: I-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A