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H. ‘Valley's Big Freeze’ (R) 2015
Status: Published

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Valley's Big Freeze’

J. Linneman (ONIR)

Plant: 74.75in (189.9cm) diameter; 55.125in (140.0cm) high; mound-like; fast growth rate

Leaf: 21.25in (54.0cm) long; 13.75in (34.9cm) wide; 15 to 18 vein pairs; intensely blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; slightly shiny underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; lightly folded, lightly wavy, deeply flat

Scape: 55.125 to 63in (140.0 to 160.0cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: 2.5in (6.4cm) long; pale lavender, ; tubular; Zwolle, Holland; 6/1 - - - 8/1

Seed: sets viable seed, green pods

Clump History: the original seedling; 8 years old; Zwolle, Holland

Notable Characteristics: giant hosta with big blue leaves

Pod Parent: H. 'Empress Wu'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: blue stays long into the growing season

Section Class: I-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A