Data specific to Hostas (Edit)
Name of Hybridizer: Bob Savory
Year of Registration: 1982

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 6-11 inches
Plant Spread: 15-26 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: A dwarf, with dark green leaf, light stippling in veining. Slug resistant but not Sun tolerant.
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Summer
Other: Small but attractive, deep purple flowers bloom in late July/early August.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Other info: Seed is viable.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant
Parentage: Seedling of: Rough Waters

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Location: RHS Garden Wisley
Date: 2023-07-22
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-07-03

Date: 2012-05-25

Date: 2013-11-23
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Comments:
  • Posted by virginiarose (Virginia - Zone 8a) on Dec 25, 2012 7:11 PM concerning plant:
    This is the parent plant to several excellent sports including Hosta 'Cameo' and Hosta 'Pandora's Box'.
  • Posted by virginiarose (Virginia - Zone 8a) on Dec 25, 2012 7:11 PM concerning plant:
    Hosta 'Baby Bunting' makes a great edging plant.
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