Hosta Red October Fall Flowering Plants Thanks to Texas plantsman Steve

Thanks to Texas plantsman Steve Lowe for sharing

Both Helleborus x hybridus and Helleborus niger produce both leaves and flower stalks directly from the subterranean crown of the plant

After growing this Asian gesneriad in the garden

(syn: Hosta fluctuans 'Variegated') Hosta 'Sagae' has long been recognized as one of the greatest hostas ever introduced

The amazing Hosta 'Gypsy Rose' was discovered as a mutation of the famed Hosta 'Striptease'

Hosta Red October Fall Flowering Plants Thanks to Texas plantsman SteveThis much sought after 1995 Roy Herold introduction (H. longipes var. hypoglauca x H. kikutii 'Harvest Delight') is one of the best of the "red petioled" hostas. The bright red pigment drenches the leaf petiole and extends slightly into the foliage. The dark green foliage with a silver white back makes a symmetrical clump. In early October, the 2' wide clumps put on quite a show as they are topped with an amazing number of 2' tall red purple spikes,