Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae'

Also Known As

Raspberry Sundae Plantain lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 15"-21"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae' plant details

Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 15 IN - 21 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Foliage that is brightly splashed with cream and light green isn?t the only surprise this compact 1-2' clumper offers! Add striking rich burgundy leaf bases and flower stalks and dark lavander-purple flowers in summer. Sh/M PPAF

By: Forestfarm

Raspberry Sundae' represents an exciting next step in the work to breed purple and red into hosta foliage. This lovely compact hosta has beautifully variegated leaves and striking deep burgundy petioles (leaf stems), leaf bases, and flower stalks. Flower colour is deep lavender purple in August.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Unique creamy white leaves with olive green margins on top of burgundy red petioles with red bleeding into leaves; Makes a stunning show. Lavender purple flowers on red stems in August. Plant in partial sun. Small-Medium size hosta.

By: Sebright Gardens

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.