Hosta
'Candy Hearts'
Eunice V. Fisher (ONI) ; Peter Ruh (R)
1998
Introduced
1971
III -
Medium
-
2 -
Blue
ID #00257
Plant:
31 inch diameter,
15 inches high.
Mound-like
with a moderate growth rate.
Leaf:
6.25 in. long,
5.75 in. wide
10
pair of
prominant
veins.
Leaf center color is
medium blue green
with a
slightly rippled
margin.
Slightly shiny on top,
dull underneath;
Leaf appearance is
lightly cupped
lightly wavey
.
Leaf shape is broadly ovate
with a cordate base
.
Scape:
18.5 inches high.
Ranges from 16 inches
up to 19 inches high.
Flower:
2 in. long.
Color is
light lavender,
striped;
tubular shape;
In Chesterland, Ohio:
Bloom starts 6/14
bloom peaks on 7/1
finishes 7/17
.
Clump History:
Obtained from the Originator,
The clump measured was
15
years old, growing in Chesterland, Ohio.
Parentage:
hybrid
Trace to
Hosta
species
nakaiana
(through hybrid).
Available
at:
This hosta has been listed under the following classifications:
Leaf Size Medium Color 2
Registered in 1998
Introduced in 1971
Eunice V. Fisher
Peter Ruh
from
Species
nakaiana
Theme romance
Theme food
