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H. ‘Sweet and Sour’ (R) 2008
Status: Published

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H. ‘Sweet and Sour’

J. van den Top (ONI) D. Van Eechaute (R)

Plant: 34.8in (88.4cm) diameter; 18.1in (46.0cm) high; mound-like; fast growth rate

Leaf: 7.8in (19.8cm) long; 5.9in (15.0cm) wide; 9 to 10 vein pairs; medium green streaked with pale yellow, creamy white and light green flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with rounded base; lightly wavy

Scape: 28 to 40.9in (71.1 to 103.9cm) high; streaked green with creamy white

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 2.3in (5.8cm) long; near white, ; tubular; Astene-Deinze, Belgium; 8/2 - 8/11 - 9/13

Seed: sets viable seeds, streaked medium green with creamy white pods

Clump History: the original sport; 5 years old; Astene-Deinze, Belgium

Notable Characteristics: variegation has been consistent, fragrant.

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Fried Green Tomatoes'

Seasonal Color Change: creamy white areas changes to pure white

Section Class: III-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A