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Buy Hosta 'Red Hot Flash'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 7"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

2a-8b

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Hosta 'Red Hot Flash' plant details

Hosta 'Red Hot Flash' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender 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 'Red Hot Flash'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 7 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, red stems, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Red Hot Flash'

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright 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

Upright spreading mound of thick, rich yellow leaves with wide green margins atop red stems. Attrractive bell shaped purple flowers in late summer atop red scapes. Plant in light sun to full shade. Small hosta.