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HostaKifukurin Ubatake

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Japan/Pete Ruh 2002

Originpulchella sport

Size categorymini - small

Plant height x width30x65 cm (12x26 in.)

Leaf length x width13x5 cm (5x2 in.)

Vein pairs4-5

Leaf colorgreen,yellow edge

Variegationedge

Leafshiny, a bit wavy

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height45 cm (18 in.)

Flowerpale lavender

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodAugust

Fertileyes

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

Info=pulchella 'Kifukurin Ubatake'.
=pulchella 'Aureomarginata'.
=pulchella 'Kifukurin'.
Slow grower.
Dark green glossy leaves finely edged in yellow.
Found in Miyazaju Prefecture on the south side of Mount Sobo.
A non perpetuating mutant.
Small dark green glossy leaves w/thin yellow margin.
Formerly known as H. pulchella 'Kifukurin', the dark green, glossy leaves are delicately edged in gold. Charming!
Lavender flowers.

Sports

Progeny'Pete's Impression' = 'Gray Cole streaked' x PP
'Sub Four' seedling
'Valley's Blue Buggle' seedling
'Valley's Chute-the-Chute' seedling
'Valley's Flatscreen' seedling
'Valley's Vanilla Sticks' seedling
'Wonderful Life' = 'Gray Cole streaked' x PP