Hosta Golden Needles Vinca the clumps are topped with

the clumps are topped with spikes of tiny flowers that begin as pink buds

Helleborus x hybridus 'French Kiss' is a Walters Garden strain of hand-pollinated lenten roses that come almost 100% true from seed

the base turns orange-red before the entire flower takes on that color

The winter growing foliage emerges in early October

sturdy thin black stems

Hosta Golden Needles Vinca the clumps are topped withHosta 'Golden Needles' is a 2012 Walters Gardens introduction of an improved sport of Hosta 'Silver Threads and Golden Needles', with green flecking that covers the entire surface of the bright golden leaf instead of just a portion of the leaf center. The small growing 6" tall x 1' wide clump appears gold from a distance, topped in mid summer with 1' tall stalks of lavender flowers.