Monrovia : Learn

Biggest and most popular hosta in the world, this immense plant is sure to satisfy. Robust size makes a perfect focal point to set off with bronze and dark green plants. Stiff leathery leaves in bright chartreuse fading to gold as days grow long and warm. Flowers in 3 foot stalks decked in lavender bells around midsummer. Prefers fertile well drained soil and even moisture. Plant in shade and mulch in hot climates. Herbaceous perennial. Shade to part sun. Rapid growth to 2 to 3 feet tall and spreading to a mammoth 5 to 6 feet wide. Division and tissue culture.

Performance and Requirements

Light needs: Partial to full shade

Watering Needs: Needs wet or constantly moist soil.

Pruning Time: No Value

Growth Rate: Fast Growing

Growth Habit: Clumping

Care Information

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.