Hadspen Blue Hosta
Hosta x 'Hadspen Blue'
Pronunciation: HOSS-tuh
SKU #03189
| Description | Steel blue-gray leaves have a soft powdery look and create an elegant mound of foliage. Showy stalks of pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in summer. A remarkable plant for bold foliage contrasts in shaded beds and borders. Pairs exceptionally well with bright and variegated hosta varieties. Resists slug damage. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; forms foliage clump 12 in. tall, 20 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia); Anemone (Anemone) |
| 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: 4-9
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