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HostaAlex Summers

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Vic Santa Lucia 1989

Origin'Gold Regal' sport

Size categorymedium - large

Plant height x width80x157 cm (31x62 in.)

Leaf length x width24x14 cm (9x6 in.)

Vein pairs11-14

Leaf colorgreen,golden yellow edge

Variegationedge

Leafovate

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height 

Flowerlavender, bell

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJuly

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoA sport of 'Gold Regal' with a green leaf, surrounded by a gold margin of variable width. Purple bell shaped flowers.
Leaves are chartreuse gold held upward and centered blue-green, leaving at least 3/4 of the leaf gold. A great hosta named for a great person.
This stunning mutation of H 'Gold Regal' has been one of the most sought-after hostas since its introduction 10 years ago. Gardeners who were lucky enough to secure a piece were hesitant to share. Just like the parent, H 'Alex Summers' makes a near perfect upright 3' wide clump, now with dark-green leaves with a contrasting wide golden border. In July in NC, the clumps are topped by sturdy attractive flower spikes of lavender. Yes, this is named after our friend, and one of the founding members of the American Hosta Society.

Sports'Summer Olympics' sport/yy

Progeny