MyHostas database

HostaCandy Hearts

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Eunice Fisher 1971/Pete Ruh 1998

Originnakaiana hybrid

Size categorymedium

Plant height x width43x110 cm (17x43 in.)

Leaf length x width15x12 cm (6x5 in.)

Vein pairs9-10,12

Leaf colorblue-green>green

Variegation 

Leafovate, cupped, a bit corrugated

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height50 cm (20 in.)

Flowerpale lavender,funnel

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJuly

Fertileyes

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoIntroduced in the 1970s, larger than nakainana, widely grown.
Medium sized blue green with heart shaped leaves.
Heart-shaped blue-green leaves with a thick texture; lavender flowers.
Green heart-shaped leaves. Forms a neat, compact mound. White flowers.
Thickly textured, green, heart-shaped leaves that form a compact mound. White flowers on 26" scapes.
A larger heart shaped blue leaf (6"x5"). Flat medium textured leaves quickly intertwine for a mass of color. Mid-summer blooms make this one an eye-catcher, especially when planted in groups. 14"x28". Blooms white. Shade to 1/2 sun. Growth rapid.

Sports'Amber Maiden' sport/gy
'Cupid's Arrow' sport/wg
'Heartsong' sport/gw
'Olive Branch' sport/wg

Progeny