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HostaHirao Zeus

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Shuichi Hirao/Pete Ruh 1997

Originunknown

Size categorymedium - large

Plant height x width71x120 cm (28x47 in.)

Leaf length x width32x25 cm (13x10 in.)

Vein pairs15

Leaf colorblue-green

Variegation 

Leafdull, corrugated, broadly ovate

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height80 cm (31 in.)

Flowerwhite,tubular

Flower length3 cm (1.2 in.)

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJuly

Fertileyes

Podblue-green

Ploidy 

Patents 

Info='Tokudama Tetraploid'
='Hirao Tet large'
='Dr. Hirao Tetraploid'
A selected form from Dr. Hirao, a little larger than type, a nice blue.
Intense blue-green leaves with a slightly rippled margin.
Pure white, tubular flowers.
Upright growing with a moderate growth rate.

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