Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’

Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’ has beautifully variegated leaves and striking deep burgundy petioles, leaf bases, and flower stalks.


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‘Raspberry Sundae’ represents an exciting next step in the work to breed purple and red into Hosta foliage. This lovely compact cultivar has beautifully variegated leaves and striking deep burgundy red petioles (leaf stems), leaf bases, and flower stalks. Flower colour is deep lavender purple in August. Attracts bees and hummingbirds. Most likely hardy to zone 3.

Common Name:  Plantain Lily

Family:  Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)

Zone Hardiness:  3-9

Light:  Part Shade Full Shade Part Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  2-3'

Primary Bloom Colour:  Purple

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

Stem Colour:  Red

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  Hummingbirds Bees

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Forests, grassy slopes and rocky places from near sea level to 2200 metres.

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