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H. ‘Celestial Lightning’ (R) 2005
Status: Published

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E. Elslager-Hosta-Images

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Celestial Lightning’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 19in (48.3cm) diameter; 11in (27.9cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 7in (17.8cm) long; 5.5in (14.0cm) wide; 11 vein pairs; medium green streaked with greenish-yellow, pale yellow, yellow, creamy white heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with rounded base; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, moderately corrugated

Scape: 14 to 20in (35.6 to 50.8cm) high; glaucous green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; pale lavender, translucent edge; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 6/29 - 7/13 - 7/26

Seed: sets viable seeds, glaucous green pods

Clump History: original sport; 4 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: multicolored heavily rippled, streaked hosta mom of heavy substance and unique parentage, gives variegated seedlings

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Celestial'

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A