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HostaSurfer Dude

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Tony Avent 2007

Originrupifraga x plantaginea

Size category 

Plant height x width45x120 cm (18x47 in.)

Leaf length x width25x16 cm (10x6 in.)

Vein pairs9-10

Leaf colorgreen

Variegation 

Leafwavy edge, serrated edge, +shiny

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height75 cm (30 in.)

Flowerpurple/white,tubular

Flower length 

Fragrantfragrant

Flowering periodAugust - September

Fertileno

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Patents 

InfoThis unusual hosta was derived from a 1994 cross of H. rupifraga x H. plantaginea. The 3' wide clump is composed of upright leaves that arch outwards like a giant wave. The leaves also have a unique wavy edge that we haven't seen in any other hostas. In August and September, the clumps are adorned with 30" spikes of large, splendid purple-and-white striped buds, opening to large, slightly fragrant flowers. We have chosen not to tissue culture this hosta, so all plants are divisions from the original clump.

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