MyHostas database

HostaSparkling Burgundy

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Bob Savory 1982

Origin'Ginko Craig' hybrid

Size categorysmall - medium

Plant height x width30x50 cm (12x20 in.)

Leaf length x width 

Vein pairs 

Leaf colorgreen

Variegation 

Leafglossy, heavy

Petiolered

Scapereddish

Scape height 

Flowerburgundy-purple

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodAugust - September

Fertileyes/breeder

Pod 

Ploidy2-2-2

Patents 

InfoDeep grey green with burgundy red petioles. Heavy texture.
Whitish flowers streaked with burgundy.
An olive glossy green, medium sized. burgundy colored flowers.
Olive-green leaves w/heavy texture, upright; reddish scapes & flowers.
An upright vase-shaped plant with heavy textured dark olive green leaves.
Both the petioles and flower scapes are dark purple.
Flowers are burgundy-purple with purple spotting.
Light green, burgundy stems.
Vigorous, upright grower with green, heart-shaped leaves of heavy substance. The petioles and flower stems are heavily speckled in burgundy. Burgundy flowers.
Medium, olive-green leaves, heavy texture. Reddish purple flowers in August. Beautiful in the fall.
Olive-green; thick, puckered; distinctive burgundy seed pods.

Sports'Crème Brûlée' sport/gy
'Kiwi Parasol' sport/gg
'Obsession' sport/gg

Progeny'Party Time' = 'Nooner' x PP
'Party Trimmings' = ('Liberty Bell' x ('Urajiro Hachijo' x pycnophylla)) x PP