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Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.

 

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

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Common Name

Plantain lily

Family

Hostaceae

Genus

[Hosta](/product-category/genus/perennial/hosta/)

species

hybrid

Plant Type

[Perennial](/product-category/genus/perennial/)

US Patent #

PP22685

EU Grant #

Bloom Time

[August](/product-category/bloom-time/august/), [September](/product-category/bloom-time/september/), [October](/product-category/bloom-time/october/)

Flower Color

[Purple](/product-category/flower-color/purple/)

Foliage Color

[Green](/product-category/leaf-color/leaf-color-green/), [White](/product-category/leaf-color/leaf-color-white/)

Dormancy

Winter

Exposure

[Part Shade](/product-category/exposure/part-shade/), [Full Shade](/product-category/exposure/full-shade/)

Growth Habit

[Clumping](/product-category/growth-habit/clumping/)

Growth Rate

[Moderate](/product-category/growth-rate/growth-rate-moderate/)

Hardiness Zone

[4](/product-category/hardiness-zone/4/), [5](/product-category/hardiness-zone/5/), [6](/product-category/hardiness-zone/6/), [7](/product-category/hardiness-zone/7/), [8](/product-category/hardiness-zone/8/), [9](/product-category/hardiness-zone/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](/product-category/most-active-growing-season/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](/product-category/special-uses/cut-flower/), [Deep South](/product-category/special-uses/deep-south/)

Comments

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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