Hosta 'Rubies and Ruffles'

Zone 3

Unique Hosta with beet-red petioles and heavily rippled leaves which are mid-green with a narrow white, ruffled margin. Upright, spreading form. Later in the season it produces deep, purple-red stalks bearing purple flowers. Altogether a very ornamental Hosta. Excellent slug resistance.

HEIGHT: 35-40 cm SPREAD: 50-60 cm

1 gallon pot size

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Hosta are outstanding foliage plants generally grown in full to partial shade. However many varieties will also tolerate full sun if given a consistently moist situation. Hosta are long-lived, dependable and very easy to grow. They are undemanding and low maintenance perennials grown primarly for their fabulous foliage, however all do flower, usually in mid-to-late summer. The bell-like flowers are generally lavander or white and held on tall stalks well above the plant. Ornamental Hosta foliage is excellent for breaking up alll that homogeneous green in the garden. They are great accent plants and can create a vivid display when mass planted. Hosta are also perfect for containers.

Slug Resistant Hosta -- Look for Hosta with quilted or corrugated foliage and a thicker substance.