Hosta Hush Puppie Western Europe Seeds start to germinate in

Seeds start to germinate in late fall

Old hosta flower stalks are best removed for appearance sake

the clusters of red bell-shaped flowers (pleianthum = pleios "many" and anthemon "a flower") are held on very hairy pedicels (flower stalks) between the two lobed leaves (hexagonal when young)

This makes a truly stunning

The new growth in spring is tinted red for a wonderful contrast

Hosta Hush Puppie Western Europe Seeds start to germinate inThis Plant Delights Nursery introduction was the result of our breeding program efforts to hybridize small but fast multiplying, vigorous hostas. Hosta 'Hush Puppie' is a Hosta venusta hybrid that forms a 16" wide clump of small green leaves edged with a wide, creamy yellow border. The attractive clumps are topped in June with 8" tall scapes of dark lavender flowers a hummingbird treat. Because Hosta 'Hush Puppie' grows so quickly, it can easily be