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Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae' - 5 pieces

CHF 45.95

Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae' - 5 pieces

Name: Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae' - 5 pieces
Brand: Hosta
Price: 45.95 CHF
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Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae'

CHF 45.95

Creamy white leaves with a green margin
Raspberry to wine-red leaf stalks
Dark violet flowers on red stems
Compact, about 20–30 cm tall
For pots, border edges and rock gardens in shade

'Raspberry Sundae' is a compact hosta with a rare colour combination. The leaves are creamy white with a glossy green margin, and the leaf stalks glow raspberry to wine red. In July and August dark violet flowers open on red stems. Ideal for pots and border edges in shade.

About this variety

Three colours in one plant make 'Raspberry Sundae' special. The leaves have a creamy white centre and a glossy green margin. The leaf stalks are raspberry to wine red, and the colour extends into the base of the leaf. In July and August dark violet flowers appear on stems that are red as well.

At about 20–30 cm tall, this hosta stays compact. It suits border edges, the shady rock garden, the area under shrubs or pots on balcony and terrace. It feels most at home in partial shade or shade in moist, humus-rich soil that does not dry out. Dark coral bells, delicate ferns or small blue hostas emphasise the red stalks.

Bees and bumblebees visit the flowers. Individual leaves with their red stalks are a pretty addition to small bouquets. The plant takes about a year to establish and then shows its full colour. The foliage dies back in autumn and the plant reshoots in spring.

Planting

Plant in spring (March to May) or in autumn (September and October). A partly shaded to shady spot with moist, fertile soil is ideal. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and set the shoot buds 2–3 cm deep. Space the plants 30–40 cm apart and water in well.

Care

Water in dry weather, especially in the first year and in pots. Spread compost around the plant in spring. Slugs and snails are the biggest threat when the shoots emerge, so check the plant on damp nights. Cut off faded stems and remove withered foliage in late autumn. Division is possible every four to five years.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae'
Genus: Hostas
Class: Various
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: Purple
Flower size: 1 cm
Flowering time: July, August
Flowering season: High summer
Foliage colour: Variegated
Height: 25 cm
Spread: 90 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Shade, Partial shade
Suitable for: Cottage garden, Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Rock garden, Under trees and shrubs, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Water needs: High
Planting time: March, April, May, September, October
Planting depth: 2–3 cm
Spacing: 30–40 cm
Number per m²: 8
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–8
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Well suited to containers
Container note: Grow in a sufficiently large container with drainage holes and good drainage.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
RHS hardiness: H7