Fantasy Island Hosta
Hosta x 'Fantasy Island'
Pronunciation: HOSS-tuh
SKU #07511
| Description | An attractive dwarf variety, perfect for the front of a shaded border. Deep green, slightly wavy leaves have a unique, creamy yellow variegation. This sport of 'Island Charm' has improved vigor and increased sun tolerance. Spikes of deep lavender flowers emerge above dense foliage in midsummer. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Midsummer |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; forms foliage clump 7 to 10 in. tall, 12 to 15 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Anemone (Anemone); Astilbe (Astilbe); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); |
| Care | Provide slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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