Hosta Red October Fall Flowering Plants After growing this Asian gesneriad

After growing this Asian gesneriad in the garden

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

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

Lycoris 'Red Sprite' originated from a cross of Lycoris radiata pumila x Lycoris x haywardii

Hosta Red October Fall Flowering Plants After growing this Asian gesneriadThis 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,