Hosta Iron Gate Delight Hummingbird Plants orientalis

orientalis

2' wide clump is topped with violet flowers on 2' tall scapes

upright 6" long x 1" wide leaves emerge white

humid climates as long as the soil doesn't stay dry for extended periods

easy-to-grow

Hosta Iron Gate Delight Hummingbird Plants orientalisHere is one of the truly great heat tolerant hostas that slipped through the proverbial cracks. Hosta 'Iron Gate Delight', introduced in 1981 by North Carolina's own Van Sellers, has 5" long oval leaves with a very dramatic border that emerges gold, then changes over to cream. Hosta 'Iron Gate Delight' is a vigorous grower that matures into a spectacular 3' wide clump, further enhanced with extremely fragrant lavender flowers on 2' scapes in midsummer