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H. ‘Bulletproof’ (R) 2009
Status: Published

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H. ‘Bulletproof’

M. Zilis (OR) Spring Hill Nurseries (NI)

Plant: 30in (76.2cm) diameter; 18in (45.7cm) high; mound-like; slow growth rate

Leaf: 7in (17.8cm) long; 5in (12.7cm) wide; 11 to 12 vein pairs; medium blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; moderately corrugated, lightly wavy

Scape: 24 to 0in (61.0 to 0.0cm) high

Scape Bracts:

Flower: pale lavender, ; tubular; Rochelle, IL; 7/20 - 7/30 - 8/10

Seed: sets limited viable seeds

Clump History: original sport; 4 years old; Rochelle, IL

Notable Characteristics: Much thicker foliar substance than its mother plant, 'Halcyon'; exhibits tetraploid properties, but designation as a true tetraploid has not been confirmed

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Halcyon'

Seasonal Color Change: dark green by late July

Section Class: III-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A