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H. ‘Swiss Lady’ (R) 2005
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H. ‘Swiss Lady’

M. Dietwyler (ONI) L. Hirsbrunner (R)

Plant: 19.7in (50.0cm) diameter; 11.8in (30.0cm) high; mound-like; slow growth rate

Leaf: 6.3in (16.0cm) long; 4.3in (10.9cm) wide; 10 to 12 vein pairs; white with 1.2 to 3.2in (3.0 to 8.1cm) wide, irregular, intensely blue-green with light green streaks, slightly rippled margins; dull, some glaucous bloom on margin on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; wavy, corrugated

Scape: 7.9 to 11.8in (20.1 to 30.0cm) high; blue-gray

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 1.6in (4.1cm) long; near white, ; tubular; Chesieres, Switzerland; 7/1 - 7/15 - 8/1

Seed: green pods

Clump History: original sport; 5 years old; Chesieres, Switzerland

Notable Characteristics: wavy wrinkled leaves, exhibits the shirred look of H 'Embroidery'

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Elegans'

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: IV-6a

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A