Raspberry Sundae Hosta

Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae'

$27.00 + GST

Among the most popular perennial for shaded areas these plants form a sturdy mound of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This selection features creamy white centered leaves with some red pigmentation and irregular green margins that are cupped with the ability to hold water. Stalks of deep lavender flowers rise above in late summer to early fall. This compact selection comes to us from Terra Nova Nurseries Inc. in Oregon.

TYPE Perennial SUN Part Shade to Full Shade
HEIGHT 1 ft SOIL Moist
SPREAD 1.7 ft FLOWER Late Summer, Purple
ZONE 2 FRUIT Edible Foliage, No Fruit
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Latin Name: Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae'
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Growth Rate:

Medium growth rate

Foliage:

Mounds of heavily textured and deeply cupped foilage

Deer/Rabbit:

Rabbit resistant

Applications:

Used as a border plant, a groundcover or in a mass planting

Pests:

Very slug resistant

Cut/Dried Flower:

Beautiful use as a cut or dried flower

Containers:

Great for planting in containers

Ornamental Features:

Blooms in late summer

Sun:

Plant in a part shade to full shade location

Drainage:

Requires average moist conditions

Maintenance:

Low maintenance

Pruning:

Plants go dormant in fall - dying foliage can be removed any time before mid-spring.

Clump Division:

May be divided in spring or fall, but can be left alone for years.

Edible/Medicinal Uses:

Hosta shoots, leaves and flowers are all edible. May be eaten raw or cooked. Best taste from younger leaves, picked in the morning when moisture content is highest. Best part is the 'hoston' which is the rolled up leaf as it emerges in spring

Disclaimer:

DISCLAIMER: The information presented here regarding edible/herbal/medicinal uses is for informational purposes only. Always consult a physician or other qualified health professional prior to ingesting any plant not sold expressly for its edibility

Additional information

Pot Size

#1 Pot