Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’ Live Starter Plant – 2.5" x 3.5" Pot

Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’ is a distinctive perennial shade plant valued for its attractive variegated foliage and deep burgundy-red coloration on the petioles, leaf bases, and flower stalks. Its deep lavender-purple flowers add seasonal interest to shaded garden spaces.

This listing includes 1 healthy, well-rooted starter plant in a 2.5" x 3.5" pot. Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’ has a clumping growth habit and performs best in partial to full shade, particularly with morning sun and afternoon shade in many climates.

Keep the soil consistently moist and use well-drained loam or similar garden soil. In warmer climates, increased shade can help protect the foliage.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Quantity: 1 live Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’ starter plant
• Pot Size: 2.5" x 3.5"
• Condition: Healthy, well-rooted starter plant
• Foliage: Variegated leaves with green, red, and white coloration
• Petioles: Distinctive deep burgundy-red pigmentation
• Flowers: Deep lavender-purple
• Growth Habit: Clumping perennial
• Light: Full shade to partial shade
• Best Light Placement: Morning sun with afternoon shade where appropriate
• Soil: Loam and well-drained soil
• Water: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Use: Shade gardens, borders, containers, and woodland-style plantings

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 live, well-rooted Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’ starter plant in a 2.5" x 3.5" pot.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’
Scientific Name: Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’
Plant Type: Perennial ornamental foliage plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Deep lavender-purple flowers
Sunlight: Full Shade, Partial Shade
Soil: Loam, well-drained soil
Water: Medium / Moderate Watering
USDA Zone: Not specified
Quantity: 1
Pot Size: 2.5" x 3.5"
Growth Habit: Clumping
Foliage: Broadleaf, variegated
Foliage Color: Green, Red, White
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Season of Interest: Summer, Fall
Country of Origin: United States

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’?
A specific USDA hardiness range was not provided in the supplied listing. Local climate conditions should be considered when selecting a planting location.

2. What sunlight does Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’ need?
It prefers partial to full shade. In many climates, morning sun followed by afternoon shade is suitable.

3. How much water does Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’ need?
It has moderate water needs and performs best when the soil remains consistently moist without becoming poorly drained.

4. What is the growth habit of Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’?
It has a clumping growth habit and develops as a perennial ornamental foliage plant.

5. Can Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’ be grown in a container?
Yes. Its compact clumping habit makes it suitable for appropriately sized containers, particularly in shaded outdoor locations.