Striptease Hosta FB leaves turn pinkish in autumn

leaves turn pinkish in autumn with hot pink blooms very late in the season

pear-shaped pods burst open to reveal clusters of black seeds resembling blackberries

copper sulfate

into a good loose condition

requiring deep but infrequent watering

Striptease Hosta FB leaves turn pinkish in autumn20" tall, 36" spread, part full shade, pale violet flowers. Pointy, ovate leaves have sharply contrasting dark green margins and narrow, gold centers. Looks like a gold leaf within another leaf. A unique hosta which received its name from the white strip appearing between the dark green margin and gold center. Attracts hummingbirds. Zones 3 9. Potted in 3" pot. Hosta grow best in moist, well drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5. 5 and 7.