Hosta | Crimson Desire |
Status | registered |
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 width | 38x70 cm (15x28 in.) |
Leaf length x width | 18x11 cm (7x4 in.) |
Vein pairs | 6-7 |
Leaf color | |
Variegation | |
Leaf | a bit shiny, a bit twisted, a bit wavy |
Petiole | purple-red |
Scape | purple-red |
Scape height | 100 cm (39 in.) |
Flower | lavender,striped |
Flower length | 5 cm (2 in.) |
Fragrant | |
Flowering period | August |
Fertile | yes |
Pod | purple-red |
Ploidy | |
Patents | |
Info | Vigorous, 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' |