H. ‘The Diplomat’ (R) 2016

Status: Published

H. ‘The Diplomat’

G. R. Goodwin (ONIR)

Plant: 16in (40.6cm) diameter; 6in (15.2cm) high; mound-like; fast growth rate

Leaf: 5in (12.7cm) long; 3in (7.6cm) wide; 6 vein pairs; medium green with 1 to 1.5in (2.5 to 3.8cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; ovate with flat base; lightly cupped, folded & corrugated, moderately twisted and wavy overall.

Scape: 16 to 24in (40.6 to 61.0cm) high; dark purple

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 1.5 to 2in (3.8cm) long; deep purple, purple petals with white base, has dark purple stripes running down the center of each petal; tubular; Zionsville, IN; 7/8 - 7/15 - 8/10

Seed: sets viable seeds, medium green pods

Clump History: original sport; 5 years old; Zionsville, IN