Night Before Christmas Hosta
Hosta x 'Night Before Christmas'
SKU
04165
Pure white centers edged by dark olive green borders create a superb landscape feature when combined with other bright-colored hostas and perennials. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage midsummer. The perfect plant for brightening full or dappled shade areas of the garden. 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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- 101 Market
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- 14th Street Garden Center
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| Botanical Pronunciation | HOSS-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; forms foliage clump 18 in. tall, 30 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Acidic Soil |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Anemone (Anemone) |
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: 3-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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