| Common Name | Plantain lily |
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| Family | Hostaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| US Patent # | PP22685 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 9" / 21" / 23" |
| Finish Time | Medium (6-8 Weeks) |
| Bloom Time | August, September, October |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Flowering Season | Summer, Fall |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Leaf Color | Green, White |
| Soil | Hosta will grow best in rich organic soil. |
| pH | 5.5 - 6.8 |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South |
| Nutritional Needs | 150 - 200 ppm |
| Dormancy | Dormant in winter. |
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| 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. |
| Finish Time to 4" | 8 - 12 weeks |
| Comments | -- |
| Grower Notes | Be careful not to bury the crowns when planting. |
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
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