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HostaHirao Splendor

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Shuichi Hirao/Mark Zilis/Pete Ruh 1997

Originkikutii hybrid

Size categorysmall - medium

Plant height x width30x46 cm (12x18 in.)

Leaf length x width15x5 cm (6x2 in.)

Vein pairs5-6

Leaf colorpale green

Variegation 

Leafshiny top, lance-shaped

Petiolered dotted base

Scape 

Scape height55 cm (22 in.)

Flowerlavender,violet striped,tubular

Flower length4 cm (1.6 in.)

Fragrant 

Flowering periodSeptember - October

Fertileno

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

Info= 'Hirao #59'.
12" tall. Part Sun to Light Shade.
H. 'Hirao Splendor' has long been one of our favorite hostas...yes, I know it's green! The deeply veined pointed leaves form an 18" wide arching clump that's topped in very late summer with sturdy, but arching spires of blue lavender flowers on 21" stems... great in leaf... spectacular in flower!
Wavy bright green leaves and dense clusters of lavender flowers.
Formerly 'Hirao #59'. Long lance-shaped green leaves with a glossy appearance and lovely lavender flowers.
Formerly 'Hirao 59', this one has narrow, glossy green leaves. A good edging plant.
Narrow dark green leaves are very distinct with a glossy appearance. Lovely lavender flowers.

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