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Northern Exposure Hosta
Hosta sieboldiana 'Northern Exposure'
Pronunciation: HOSS-tuh see-bol-DI-an-ah
SKU #30502
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
SIZE:
Forms foliage clump 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | Bold, dramatic foliage for shade. Blue-green leaves with light edges are highly textured and slug resistant. Tubular white flowers dance above foliage clumps on tall scapes in summer. Superb in landscape or container. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia); Ligularia (Ligularia); 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. |
Details
| Description | Bold, dramatic foliage for shade. Blue-green leaves with light edges are highly textured and slug resistant. Tubular white flowers dance above foliage clumps on tall scapes in summer. Superb in landscape or container. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia); Ligularia (Ligularia); 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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Frequently asked questions
Does Northern Exposure Hosta produce flowers?
Summer
Is Northern Exposure Hosta evergreen or deciduous?
Northern Exposure Hosta is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Northern Exposure Hosta?
Northern Exposure Hosta is Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Northern Exposure Hosta resistant to pests or animals?
Erosion Control
How fast does Northern Exposure Hosta grow?
Northern Exposure Hosta has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Northern Exposure Hosta in my landscape?
Northern Exposure Hosta is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Northern Exposure Hosta flowers?
Northern Exposure Hosta produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Northern Exposure Hosta?
Northern Exposure Hosta has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with Northern Exposure Hosta?
Good companion plants for Northern Exposure Hosta include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for Northern Exposure Hosta?
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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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.