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Fantasy Island Hosta
Hosta x 'Fantasy Island'
Pronunciation: HOSS-tuh
SKU #07511
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; forms foliage clump 7 to 10 in. tall, 12 to 15 in. wide.
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| Description | An attractive dwarf variety, perfect for the front of a shaded border. Deep green, slightly wavy leaves have a unique, creamy yellow variegation. This sport of 'Island Charm' has improved vigor and increased sun tolerance. Spikes of deep lavender flowers emerge above dense foliage in midsummer. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Anemone (Anemone); Astilbe (Astilbe); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); |
| 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 | An attractive dwarf variety, perfect for the front of a shaded border. Deep green, slightly wavy leaves have a unique, creamy yellow variegation. This sport of 'Island Charm' has improved vigor and increased sun tolerance. Spikes of deep lavender flowers emerge above dense foliage in midsummer. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Midsummer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Anemone (Anemone); Astilbe (Astilbe); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); |
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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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.
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.