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HostaDoubled Up

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Bob Solberg 2011

Originplantaginea sport

Size categorymedium - large

Plant height x width50x60 cm (20x24 in.)

Leaf length x width20x16 cm (8x6 in.)

Vein pairs6-8

Leaf colorpale green

Variegation 

Leafvery shiny, a bit cupped

Petiole 

Scapegreen

Scape height60 cm (24 in.)

Flowerwhite

Flower length15 cm (5.9 in.)

Fragrantvery fragrant

Flowering periodJuly - August

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy4-4-4

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.

Sports

Progeny