Description
Common Name: Hosta, designer genes hosta, plantain lily
‘Designer Genes’ is incredibly striking in the spring as the brilliant yellow leaves emerge from contrasting deep wine red shoots. It quickly grows to form a medium sized mound of bright yellow leaves with showy bright red petioles.
Compared to other yellow hostas, this variety holds its coloring longer. Later in the season, the foliage mellows to more of a chartreuse green colour. Tall, red scapes carry the lavender flowers in late summer.
This is surely one hosta not to be missed!
Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today’s gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.
Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc.
Size: 5.0″ potted plant
Height: 18.0”
Spread: 12.0”
Flower/Foliage Description: In late summer, it has 2.0” long, tubular, striped, lavender flowers. New spring foliage emerges with bright yellow leaves and red petioles. As the season progresses, the leaves mature to a shade of chartreuse green.
Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil Type: Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots.
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Foliage, Cut Foliage, Cut Flower, Fall Interest
Care: Easy Care, Cut off stems after bloom to encourage new growth, Watch for slugs and snails
