| Hosta | Bob Olson |
| Status | registered |
| Originator(s) | Herb & Dorothy Benedict 1995 |
| Origin | 'Yellow Splash' selfed |
| Size category | mini - small |
| Plant height x width | 13x30 cm (5x12 in.) |
| Leaf length x width | 8x5 cm (3x2 in.) |
| Vein pairs | 4-5 |
| Leaf color | dark green,cream edge |
| Variegation | edge |
| Leaf | good, ovate |
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| Scape | green,purple flecks |
| Scape height | 45 cm (18 in.) |
| Flower | lavender,bell |
| Flower length | 2.5 cm (1 in.) |
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| Flowering period | August |
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| Info | ='Dr. Bob'. ='Doctor Bob'. A sturdy little fellow who can take a lot of heat. It is a small fast grower and is variegated green/yellow. It has not been widely available. Sold at the AHS national auction two years ago for $450. Small hosta from Dr. Benedict named after past president of the AHS, long dark green leaves with a creamy-white margin that ripples slightly have good substance and seem to do well a sunnier location; lavender flowers appear in midsummer. This is really a cute little thing...that's the hosta, not Bob! The first time I saw this Herb Benedict introduction, I knew I had to have it. This distinctive looking small hosta makes a 1' wide semi-upright mound of narrow rippled foliage. Each thick leaf is dark green with a dramatic wide creamy golden border. In late summer, the fast-growing clumps are topped with 16" tall scapes with medium purple flowers. FYI, Bob Olson of Minnesota is the past president of the American Hosta Society |
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