Hosta | Doubled Up |
Status | registered |
Originator(s) | Bob Solberg 2011 |
Origin | plantaginea sport |
Size category | medium - large |
Plant height x width | 50x60 cm (20x24 in.) |
Leaf length x width | 20x16 cm (8x6 in.) |
Vein pairs | 6-8 |
Leaf color | pale green |
Variegation | |
Leaf | very shiny, a bit cupped |
Petiole | |
Scape | green |
Scape height | 60 cm (24 in.) |
Flower | white |
Flower length | 15 cm (5.9 in.) |
Fragrant | very fragrant |
Flowering period | July - August |
Fertile | |
Pod | |
Ploidy | 4-4-4 |
Patents | |
Info | =plantaginea 'Doubled Up'. ='Double Up'. Tetraploid sport of plantaginea. Smaller and more compact than the species. Found in tissue culture stock at Green Hill Farm and tested for ploidy in Holland by Ben Zonneveld, this fully tetraploid form of the species has very glossy and rubbery leaves, makes a more compact clump, and has larger flowers and a unique fragrance. It makes a great pot plant for the deck or patio. |
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