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H. ‘Blauspecht’ (R) 2003
Status: Published

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H. ‘Blauspecht’

H. Klose (ONI) P. & J. Ruh (R)

Plant: 27.5in (69.9cm) diameter; 16in (40.6cm) high; mound-like; slow growth rate

Leaf: 7.25in (18.4cm) long; 5.75in (14.6cm) wide; 13 prominent vein pairs; blue to blue green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; ovate with cordate base; moderately cupped, moderately wavy, moderately folded, lightly twisted and lightly corrugated

Scape: 17 to 19in (43.2 to 48.3cm) high; blue-green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.5in (3.8cm) long; light lavender, purple striped; bell; Chesterland, OH; 7/28 - 8/8 - 8/19

Seed: sets viable seeds, blue-green pods

Clump History: a division of the original; 4 years old; Chesterland, OH

Notable Characteristics: larger than most tardianas; nice blue colored

Pod Parent: 'Tardiana'

Pollen Parent: 'Tardiana'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A