dichroanthum hybrid
'Elsie' (name is not registered) |
Parentage: |
[(dichroanthum x unknown) OP x probably brachycarpum] OP from Botanical Garden of Ruissalo, Finland.
H (1997) Reijo Hahkala, Finland; G (2002) Kristian Theqvist, Finland. |
Habit: |
Compact growth, estimated 1.2 m in ten years. |
Flowers: |
White flowers with pink edges, greenish yellow area with brown spots on upper lobe. Flower size 4.5 to 6 cm. |
Leaves: |
Leaves are glabrous, dark green and 12 to 17 cm long. |
Cold Hardiness: |
The young plant has survived winters undamaged down to -26°C. Probably very good hardiness. |