Scarlet Ribbons

Hosta "Scarlet Ribbons" review

7" 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.

Hosta "Scarlet Ribbons" information:

Size Category
Hosta height x width 35x80 cm (14x31 in.) inches
Leaf length x width 18x9 cm (7x4 in.) inches
Vein pairs 5
Leaf color
Variegation edge
Leaf type
Petiole
Scape
Scape height 90 cm (35 in.)
Flower deep purple
Fragrant
Flower length
Flowering period August - September
Fertile
Pod
Ploidy
Patents
Sports
Progeny