This
self-pollinated seedling of
H. kikutii caput-avis was registered by
Tony Avent of
Plant Delights Nursery in North Carolina
in 1998. The
narrowly ovate foliage with purple red petioles and marginal
ripples forms a medium size mound about 13 inches high and 30 inches wide. In
August, it bears very pale purple flowers atop recumbent scapes.
According to
The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "...in the background of many Tony
Avent introductions including 'Birthday
Cake', 'Deliverance',
'Electrocution', 'Skinny Dippin', and 'Stimulation'."
In an article about hybridizing by
Tony Avent in
The
Hosta Journal (1996 Vol. 27 No. 1), Tony gives the
following comments on cultivars he has introduced: "H. 'Red Neck Heaven' -
underrated, but awesome plant. This is a selection from seed from Japan of
H. kikutii caput-avis. The dark petioles and white backed leaves are
awesome...great form!"
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