Buy Hosta 'Designer Genes'

Also Known As

Designer Genes Hosta

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"
W: 18"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $14

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Hosta 'Designer Genes' plant details

Hosta 'Designer Genes' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly 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 'Designer Genes'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, glowing, long-lived, red stems, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Designer Genes'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hosta 'Designer Genes' is the best combination of yellow foliage held on red petioles available today. The striking brilliant yellow leaves emerge in spring from deep wine red shoots. The yellow colouring holds longer into the season than other cultivars before changing to a light green. Brilliant red scapes hold the purple flowers.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Short but wide mound of bright gold leaves on top of attractive red petioles; Good grower. Purple flowers atop of red scapes in mid summer; Makes a stunning show. Plant in afternoon shade or light shade all day. Medium size hosta.

By: Sebright Gardens

Designer Genes' creates a dramatic scene in the garden when it emerges in the spring. Dark wine colored shoots unfold to glowing golden foliage. The strong yellow foliage lasts for quite some time, eventually mellowing to chartreuse, but the wine red petioles continue to highlight. Purple flowers are born on 18" red stems. Foliage remains about 12" tall and forms clumps 18" wide, or more with time