First Blush Hosta

By Bob Solberg, it is a medium size hosta with a height of about 14 inches and a spread of 28 inches. The foliage is narrowly ovate, slightly wavy, and has a smooth texture with a thin substance. The red flower scapes bear rich purple flowers from mid-July into August.  PP 28, 920

Height and width:    35x70 cm (14x28 in.)

Leaf:    22x13 cm (9x5 in.)

Leaf color:    green, between the veins, will start to "blush" red

Flower:    pale purple with 28" scapes

It needs some strong light to turn red.