Krossa Regal Hosta
Hosta x 'Krossa Regal'
SKU
04182
Shimmering, frosty-blue, upright foliage makes this hosta a real standout in the shade garden. Pale lavender flowers are displayed on 5-foot tall stalks above the foliage. Thick leaves resist slug damage. Makes a dramatic statement when paired with creamy variegated hostas. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | HOSS-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; forms foliage clump 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Design Ideas | Shimmering, frosty-blue upright foliage makes this hosta a real standout in the shade garden. Pale lavender flowers are displayed on 5-foot tall stalks above the foliage. Thick leaves resist slug damage. Makes a dramatic statement when paired with creamy variegated hostas. An herbaceous perennial. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Astilbe (Astilbe); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
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