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HostaSummer Olympics

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Mark Zilis 2004

Origin'Alex Summers' sport

Size categorymedium

Plant height x width45x100 cm (18x39 in.)

Leaf length x width25x16 cm (10x6 in.)

Vein pairs14

Leaf colorgolden yellow

Variegation 

Leafthick

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height90 cm (35 in.)

Flowerpale lavender

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJuly

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy4-4-4

Patents 

InfoGold leaved sport of Hosta 'Alex Summers' introduced during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece by Q&Z nursery.
Large, semi-upright mound of foliage that is a much brighter gold than 'Gold Regal' (the mother plant of 'Alex Summers').
Has much better substance than 'Gold Regal'.

Sports

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