Of unidentified origin ation, this non-registered cultivar is a sport of H. 'Royal
Standard'. This cultivar's color patterns seems to
be produced by Hosta Virus X infection.
According to
The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "This virus-infected cultivar can still be found in some
gardens, though few collectors will admit having it. To
some it is beautiful, though I think quite the
opposite...If you somehow have a specimen, destroy it." |