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HostaDorset Charm

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Eric Smith/Pete Ruh 1990

Origintardiflora x sieboldiana 'Elegans'

Size categorysmall - medium

Plant height x width23x38 cm (9x15 in.)

Leaf length x width13x8 cm (5x3 in.)

Vein pairs8

Leaf colorblue-green

Variegation 

Leafheavy

Petiole 

Scapeleafy bracts

Scape height45 cm (18 in.)

Flowerpale lavender

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodAugust

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoTF1x1
A charming plant with heavy substance & delightful lavender flowers.
One of the smaller tardianas, with blue leaves about 5" long and 3" wide.  Pale lavender flowers.
Charming blue-green with heavy substance. Pale lavender flowers.
TF1x1 Blue scale 3.
Medium sized mound, blue foliage, holds in shade.

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Progeny'Nordatlantik' = 'Dorset Charm' x PP