H. ‘Yellow Surprise’ |
E. Fisher & K.J.W. Hensen (R) |
Plant: 3in (7.6cm) diameter; 14in (35.6cm) high; nearly erect
Leaf: 5.5in (14.0cm) long; 3in (7.6cm) wide; 6 to 7 vein pairs; olive green undulated margins
Scape: 20 to 0in (50.8 to 0.0cm) high
Scape Bracts: N/A
Flower: 1.25in (3.2cm) long; light violet, ; funnel; Netherlands; 1st half of July - end of
Seed:
Clump History: Netherlands
Notable Characteristics:
Pod Parent: Hybrid of H. rectifolia
Pollen Parent: N/A
Sport Parent: N/A
Seasonal Color Change: N/A
Section Class: IV-1
Patent/PBR Number: N/A
Additional Comments: Appeared in the AHS Bulletin No. 15 as H. rectifolia 'Yellow Surprise". The preceding "rectifolia" was removed when published in The Genus Hosta List of Registered Cultivars (Silver Book) (see pg ix - note 12).