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Hosta 'Sparkling Garnet'

 

Registered by Dr. Doug Beilstein and Mardy Beilstein of Ohio in 2022, this cultivar is a seedling of (H. 'Flor Roja' × "Falstad Seedling Exp. 136") × open-pollinated seedling of "Rawson Seedling 10-4". It is a medium size hosta about 15 inches high by 20 inches wide with medium green foliage. The leaves are ovate and slightly shiny on top and bottom.

The flowers which bloom in August were described as: "...warm dark pinkish red on exterior, interior reveals white stripes, alternating petals have wider white margins..." They set viable seeds.

The registration materials state: "Small clump of green leaves with low vein count (typical H. sieboldii type).  Stealing the show are warm dark pinkish red flowers on tall scapes in August."




   

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