Magenta-red petioles support elongated, green and chartreuse leaves with wavy edges. The variegated leaves lend the sport a layer of color beyond its similar red-stemmed and chartreuse-leaved parent, Lipstick Blonde. In summer, tube-shaped, lavender flowers appear on scapes above the colorful foliage.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Lipstick Blush'

Common Name: Lipstick Blush Hosta

Garden Size: 12 inches tall by 25 inches wide

Growth Rate: Most hostas have a moderate to fast growth rate.

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Elongated green leaves with chartreuse to yellow edges and magenta-red-tinted petioles. The leaf margins are slightly rippled.

Flowers: Lavender, tube-shaped flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. Blooms in summer.

Plant Origin: East Asia, primarily Japan and Korea. Most commercially available hostas are hybrids.

Wildlife Support: Hummingbirds and some bees enjoy the flowers. A favorite treat for our local deer.

Fertilizing: Apply compost in early spring before new growth emerges.

Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks to encourage new growth; trim back damaged or yellowing leaves as needed. Leave the leaves over the winter and wait until early spring to clean up.

ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

Uses: Ideal for shade gardens, woodland borders, and container plantings.

AHS Classification: Unregistered

Parentage: Sport of H. 'Lipstick Blonde'

Notes: This hosta is brand new in 2024-25, so the information available on it is limited.