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HostaScarlet Ribbons

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Ed Elslager 2002

Origin'William Lachman' hybrid

Size category 

Plant height x width35x80 cm (14x31 in.)

Leaf length x width18x9 cm (7x4 in.)

Vein pairs5

Leaf colorgreen,white edge

Variegationedge

Leaf 

Petiolered

Scape 

Scape height90 cm (35 in.)

Flowerdeep purple

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodAugust - September

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

Info7" long by 3 1/2" wide; medium green with a 1/8" wide creamy yellow to white margin.
A beautiful hosta with deep purple flowers and red petioles; from the hybridizing program of Ed Elslager.
Long red petioles resemble scarlet ribbons; red extends dorsally into leaf veins.
Tall scapes with large purple flowers; late blooming.

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