Hosta Designer Genes Bletilla the border widens and becomes

the border widens and becomes even darker

contrasting nicely with the cinnamon red petioles (front and back)

starting in mid-August to 2' stalks

which ripen in October/November

As with the species

Hosta Designer Genes Bletilla the border widens and becomesHosta 'Designer Genes' has been a real attention getting hosta in our display garden, so we decided it's time to share. Hosta 'Designer Genes' is an Arthur Wrede hybrid that forms a 1' tall x 28" wide clump of yellow leaves that emerge brilliant gold in spring, contrasting nicely with the bright rhubarb red petioles. In the heat of summer, the leaves will eventually turn green, although morning sun maintains the color a bit longer. We have been really