MyHostas database

HostaPeter the Rock

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Lucy Simpers/Pete Ruh 1991

Originsieboldiana hybrid

Size categorymedium

Plant height x width 

Leaf length x width20x17 cm (8x6 in.)

Vein pairs10

Leaf colorpale green

Variegation 

Leafrounded, waxy, rugose

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height40 cm (16 in.)

Flowerwhite,flared

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJuly

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoFrom the 1969 AHS seed exchange, selected in 1974, named by Lucy Simpers in 1985.
Large green plant, Sieboldiana parentage.
Leaves waxy, round, slightly twisted, folded, rippled, deep veined, and with large white flowers - tolerates hot dry locations.

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