Hosta Designer Genes Acanthus orchid-like flowers peek out from

orchid-like flowers peek out from the base of the plant at ground level

We have found that it grows equally well in full sun or light shade

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dates from 2006

Hosta Designer Genes Acanthus orchid-like flowers peek out fromHosta '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