Hosta "Bob Olson" review
A sturdy little fellow who can take a lot of heat. It is a small fast grower and is variegated green/yellow. It has not been widely available. Sold at the AHS national auction two years ago for $450. Small hosta from Dr. Benedict named after past president of the AHS, long dark green leaves with a creamy-white margin that ripples slightly have good substance and seem to do well a sunnier location; lavender flowers appear in midsummer. This is really a cute little thing...that's the hosta, not Bob! The first time I saw this Herb Benedict introduction, I knew I had to have it. This distinctive looking small hosta makes a 1' wide semi-upright mound of narrow rippled foliage. Each thick leaf is dark green with a dramatic wide creamy golden border. In late summer, the fast-growing clumps are topped with 16" tall scapes with medium purple flowers. FYI, Bob Olson of Minnesota is the past president of the American Hosta Society
Hosta "Bob Olson" information:
Size Category | mini - small |
Hosta height x width | 13x30 cm (5x12 in.) inches |
Leaf length x width | 8x5 cm (3x2 in.) inches |
Vein pairs | 4-5 |
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Variegation | edge |
Leaf type | good, ovate |
Petiole | good, ovate |
Scape | green,purple flecks |
Scape height | 45 cm (18 in.) |
Flower | lavender,bell |
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Flower length | 2.5 cm (1 in.) |
Flowering period | August |
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