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H. ‘Seto-no-aki’ (R) 2002 (2004)
Status: Published

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H. ‘Seto-no-aki’

K. Watanabe (ONI) P. Ruh (R)

Plant: 29in (73.7cm) diameter; 14.5in (36.8cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 6.25in (15.9cm) long; 4.1in (10.4cm) wide; 9 prominent vein pairs; dark green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; ovate with flat base; moderately cupped, lightly twisted and lightly wavy

Scape: 7 to 18in (17.8 to 45.7cm) high; purple near base

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: 1.5in (3.8cm) long; medium lavender, white striped with transparent margin; bell; Chesterland, OH; 9/29 - 10/12 - 10/26

Seed: sets viable seeds, green with narrow red stripe pods

Clump History: a division of the original; 9 years old; Chesterland, OH

Notable Characteristics: heavy flower set; flowers arc to ground; last to bloom in Ruh garden

Pod Parent: Parentage Unknown

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: IV-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments:

2004 revision changed 'Seto-no-Aki' to 'Seto-no-aki'