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HostaCrimson Desire

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Don Dean/Gary Lindheimer 2017

Origin(laevigata x (('Liberty Bell' x ('Urajiro Hachijo' x pycnophylla)) x ('Liberty Bell' x yingeri))) x 'Pineapple Upsidedown Cake'

Size category 

Plant height x width38x70 cm (15x28 in.)

Leaf length x width18x11 cm (7x4 in.)

Vein pairs6-7

Leaf color 

Variegation 

Leafa bit shiny, a bit twisted, a bit wavy

Petiolepurple-red

Scapepurple-red

Scape height100 cm (39 in.)

Flowerlavender,striped

Flower length5 cm (2 in.)

Fragrant 

Flowering periodAugust

Fertileyes

Podpurple-red

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoVigorous, heart-shaped leaf with saturated purple-red petioles, scapes & pods.
Petiole color extends into the leaf blade and the green bracts have a purple-red base. Flared mound offers a view of purple-red coloration from all vantage points.

Sports

Progeny'Xcuse Me' = PP x 'Night Flight'