| Common Name | Plantain lily |
|---|---|
| Family | Hostaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| species | -- |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP22685 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | August, September, October |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green, White |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | It has better and bigger leaves than other variegated, red petiole Hosta on the market. It is very well marked. |
| Landscape Value | Container, mass planting, shade garden, accent, borders or mixed beds. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 9" / 21" / 23" |
| Soil (Garden) | Hosta will grow best in rich organic soil. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South |
| Comments | -- |
Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’
Lovely compact Hosta with beautifully variegated leaves and striking deep burgundy petioles, leaf bases, and flower stalks. TERRA NOVA® worked on this one for many years perfecting the combination of variegation and introducing the red pigmentation to the foliage. Flower color is deep lavender purple in August.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 9″ / 21″ / 23″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): August, September, October
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
| EC | 0.6 – 0.9 |
| pH | 5.5 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | Be careful not to bury the crowns when planting. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 8 – 12 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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