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H. ‘Summer Rainbow’ (R) 2010
Status: Published

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C. Wilson & D. Bowe-Hosta-Images

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Registered Leaf Photo

H. ‘Summer Rainbow’

C. Wilson & D. Bowe (ONIR)

Plant: 40in (101.6cm) diameter; 24in (61.0cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 11in (27.9cm) long; 9in (22.9cm) wide; 12 to 14 vein pairs; dark green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; moderately corrugated

Scape: 36 to 40in (91.4 to 101.6cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: pale lavender, ; bell; Cement City Michigan; July 15 to Aug 15

Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods

Clump History: the original sport; 5 years old; Cement City Michigan

Notable Characteristics: wide margined sport related to Sum ans Substance with a center changing from chartreuse to dark green

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Winter Snow'

Seasonal Color Change: center emerges chartreuse ad turns dark green by June

Section Class: II-4b

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A