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H. ‘Soft Focus’ (R) 2009
Status: Published

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H. ‘Soft Focus’

S. Asch (ONIR)

Plant: 36in (91.4cm) diameter; 20in (50.8cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 8.5in (21.6cm) long; 5.5in (14.0cm) wide; 12 vein pairs; golden yellow heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; lightly cupped, deeply wavy, moderately corrigated

Scape: 33 to 0in (83.8 to 0.0cm) high; golden yellow

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; near white, slight lavender striping; tubular; Clawson, MI; 6/25 - 7/4 - 7/12

Seed: sets viable seeds, green with red tint pods

Clump History: the original seedling; 8 years old; Clawson, MI

Notable Characteristics: beautiful golden yellow with nicely rippled edge. Color lasts all season. Near white flowers provide contrast

Pod Parent: Parentage Unknown

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-3

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A