
Hosta "Surfer Dude" review
This unusual hosta was derived from a 1994 cross of Hosta rupifraga x Hosta plantaginea. The 3' wide clump is composed of upright leaves that arch outwards like a giant wave. The leaves also have a unique wavy edge that we haven't seen in any other hostas. In August and September, the clumps are adorned with 30" spikes of large, splendid purple-and-white striped buds, opening to large, slightly fragrant flowers. We have chosen not to tissue culture this hosta, so all plants are divisions from the original clump.
Hosta "Surfer Dude" information:
Size Category | |
Hosta height x width | 45x120 cm (18x47 in.) inches |
Leaf length x width | 25x16 cm (10x6 in.) inches |
Vein pairs | 9-10 |
Leaf color | |
Variegation | |
Leaf type | wavy edge, serrated edge, +shiny |
Petiole | wavy edge, serrated edge, +shiny |
Scape | |
Scape height | 75 cm (30 in.) |
Flower | purple/white,tubular |
Fragrant | fragrant |
Flower length | |
Flowering period | August - September |
Fertile | no |
Pod | |
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