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Hosta 'Sparkling Amethyst'

 

Registered by Dr. Doug Beilstein and Mardy Beilstein of Ohio in 2022, this cultivar is a seedling of ( open-pollinated seedling of H. 'The Pit and the Pendulum') × ( open-pollinated seedling of "Rawson Seedling 8-3"). It is a medium size hosta 14 inches high by 24 inches high with medium green foliage. The leaves are slightly shiny on top and bottom, relatively flat overall with a deeply lobed base and have distinct tips.

The flowers which bloom in August on scapes 24 to 26 inches tall are described as: "...deep crimson with sparse white flecks on exterior while interior white flecks suggest stripes, white margins alternate with translucent margins on petal interiors..." It sets viable seeds in green pods.

The registration materials state: "Medium sized clump of green leaves with low vein count (typical H. sieboldii type).  Saturated crimson flowers are the crowning glory."




   

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