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HostaArctic Circle

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Chet Tompkins 1985/Pete & Jean Ruh 2002

Originunknown

Size categorymedium - large

Plant height x width 

Leaf length x width22x14 cm (9x6 in.)

Vein pairs8

Leaf colorpale green,white edge

Variegationedge

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Flowering periodJune - July

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Info'Arctic Circle', a vigorous grower, forms a dense, compact clump of creamy white edged Fortunei type leaves. The spring expression is especially unique (stemming from the influence of 'Cynthia' in its background): early expression is that of creamy chartreuse with a lighter cream border, and scattered throughout the leaf are flecked mottles of golden cream. Chameleon-like, this expression slowly changes to a deep green with cream/white edging.
Elongated, cordate green leaves with a white edge, pruinose in Spring.
Plant is a white-margined form with rather elongated, heart-shaped leaves.
H. 'Fortunei Hyacinthina' sport.

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