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H. ‘Candy Kisses’ (R) 2013 (2017)
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H. ‘Candy Kisses’

R. Solberg (O) G. Meyer (N) Shades of Green Hosta Society of MN (IR)

Plant: 24in (61.0cm) diameter; 12in (30.5cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 7.25in (18.4cm) long; 5in (12.7cm) wide; 7 vein pairs; medium green heavy ripples margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with rounded base

Scape: 15 to 22in (38.1 to 55.9cm) high; dusty green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: medium lavender, striped lavender with purple brush strokes near base; tubular; Rochester, MN; Aug 15 to Oct 1

Seed: sets viable seed

Clump History: original seedling; 6 years old; Rochester, MN

Notable Characteristics: very heavy shiny wax on leaf surface, scape bracts are reddish, purple at margins, dusty purple petioles, leaves held nearly horizontal, heavy rippling shows white waxy underside contrasting with the

Pod Parent: H. 'Candy Dish'

Pollen Parent: ((H. pycnophylla x H. ‘Harvest Dandy’) x H. ‘Raspberry Sorbet’)

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A