Hosta
'Alaskan Halo'
Peter Ruh (ONIR)
1997
II -
Large
-
4b -
White-Marginated_Green/Blue
ID #01502
Plant:
59 inch diameter,
21 inches high.
Mound-like
with a moderate growth rate.
Leaf:
11 in. long,
6.5 in. wide
9
pair of
prominant
veins.
Leaf center color is
dark green
with a
0.75 in. wide
slightly rippled
creamy white
margin.
Slightly shiny on top,
dull underneath;
Leaf appearance is
lightly wavey
lightly corrugated
.
Leaf shape is ovate
with a rounded base
.
Scape:
31 inches high.
Ranges from 28 inches
up to 31 inches high.
Flower:
1 in. long.
Color is
lavender,
tubular shape;
nonfragrant;
infertile.
In Chesterland, Ohio:
Bloom starts 7/14
bloom peaks on 7/27
finishes 8/8
start code 1
peak code 2
finish code 3
.
.
Seed:
Pod color is
green.
Clump History:
The clump measured was
13
years old, growing in Chesterland, Ohio.
Notable Characteristics:
Vigorous deep green with lighter green next to the margin and a creamy margin.
Parentage:
mutation
sport
from
Hosta
'Fortunei Hyacynthina'
Trace to species or form
(through sport):
This hosta has been listed under the following classifications:
Pod Parent
Leaf Size Large Color 4b
Registered in 1997
Peter Ruh
from
Form
Fortunei
Theme place
Theme sun
