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Designer Genes
Description
Hosta 'Designer Genes'
The 2006 AHS Convention plant
Hosta 'Designer Genes' features purple-red stems and scapes. A seedling of 'Miss Suzie'. Individual leaves measure 7.5" long by 5" wide. Gold color fades to chartreuse by mid summer. Fast grower. (Wrede 2005)
DESIGNER HOSTA: This variety joins a select few other hostas in the exclusive "Designer" category. This plant has distinctive garden presence and exemplary landscape performance. The foliage is of good substance and demonstrates superior resistance to garden pests. This plant grows well in all parts of the country. A premium plant that looks great all season long!
MATURE HEIGHT: 12".
MATURE SPREAD: 28".
HARDINESS ZONES: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9.
FLOWER: Lavender, mid season.
SUN EXPOSURE: Part sun to shade.
SIZE SHIPPED: 2.5" pot.
(For details on our plant sizes: click here)
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Spring 2024 shipping begins March - May, depending on your location
Taking orders for spring shipping now!
Orders ship free but do incur a handling fee.
Orders outside of the Midwest may incur added fees.
The 2006 AHS Convention plant
Hosta 'Designer Genes' features purple-red stems and scapes. A seedling of 'Miss Suzie'. Individual leaves measure 7.5" long by 5" wide. Gold color fades to chartreuse by mid summer. Fast grower. (Wrede 2005)
DESIGNER HOSTA: This variety joins a select few other hostas in the exclusive "Designer" category. This plant has distinctive garden presence and exemplary landscape performance. The foliage is of good substance and demonstrates superior resistance to garden pests. This plant grows well in all parts of the country. A premium plant that looks great all season long!
MATURE HEIGHT: 12".
MATURE SPREAD: 28".
HARDINESS ZONES: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9.
FLOWER: Lavender, mid season.
SUN EXPOSURE: Part sun to shade.
SIZE SHIPPED: 2.5" pot.
(For details on our plant sizes:
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Spring 2024 shipping begins March - May, depending on your location
Taking orders for spring shipping now!
Orders ship free but do incur a handling fee.
Orders outside of the Midwest may incur added fees.
