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One of the smaller variegated selections from Japan. Mine grows slightly larger than the 6inches suggested in the literature, and the variegated cultivars are very mixed up, so there is a slight question mark over its naming. Mine is in the greenhouse, where it grows taller than it would outside. (Growing in a 4inch pot). Hime means "small" (or "Princess") and indicates that it is a small selection of 'Masamune'. In 2000 Glasshouseworks wrote: "Boy, where do the Japanese come up with these names? But in spite of it's mouthful of syllables, this is one adorable little plant. Only 3" - 6" tall and attractively variegated, it loves moist, boggy conditions, but will do well in any moisture retentivbe soil." Arrowhead Alpines are quoted on Plant Lust saying: "An exceptional fine textured plant with narrow leaves edged in creamy yellow that fade to white later in the season. We got this from Heronswood years ago however it has long since departed from their catalog, indeed it did not even leave a trace in Google. It is depressing that so many great plants are not maintained in cultivation, someone should start a propagation repository for plants no longer in the nursery trade, this would be a great mission for a private or public botanic garden. ZONE 5" |
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