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Golden Prayers Hosta
Hosta x 'Golden Prayers'
Pronunciation: HOSS-tuh
SKU #04177
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; forms foliage clump only 1 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide.
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| Description | Dramatically textured, golden yellow foliage retains its color even in the shade! Handsome, pale lavender flowers are displayed on 18-inch stalks in summer. Thrives in dappled morning sun to shade, protected from harsh sun exposures. This popular selection is terrific in containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Design Ideas | This is a great mound of gorgeous yellow-variegated leaves that turn the darkest corner into a fountain of light. Use as scattered relief amidst darker Hosta or other evergreen groundcover. Its coloring is a great accent between flowering shrubs or among Ferns. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lenten Rose (Helleborus);Anemone (Anemone); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | The genus Hosta contains over 40 species mostly native to China and Japan. H. plantaginea is the ancestor of most modern hybrids, introduced from China by French botanist, Lamarck. This plant was a seedling of H. x 'Golden Waffles' developed by Aden in 1976. |
Details
| Description | Dramatically textured, golden yellow foliage retains its color even in the shade! Handsome, pale lavender flowers are displayed on 18-inch stalks in summer. Thrives in dappled morning sun to shade, protected from harsh sun exposures. This popular selection is terrific in containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This is a great mound of gorgeous yellow-variegated leaves that turn the darkest corner into a fountain of light. Use as scattered relief amidst darker Hosta or other evergreen groundcover. Its coloring is a great accent between flowering shrubs or among Ferns. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lenten Rose (Helleborus);Anemone (Anemone); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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History
| History | The genus Hosta contains over 40 species mostly native to China and Japan. H. plantaginea is the ancestor of most modern hybrids, introduced from China by French botanist, Lamarck. This plant was a seedling of H. x 'Golden Waffles' developed by Aden in 1976. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.