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Hosta tardiana 'MonLisa' PP #25,958
Pronunciation: HOSS-tuh tar-DI-a-na
SKU #05263
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Forms foliage clump 18 to 24 in. tall, 24 to 36 in. wide.
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| Description | A stunning variety, featuring lush green and creamy white variegated foliage that nearly shimmers in the shade garden. Dainty, pale lavender tubular flowers appear above mounds of foliage in the summer. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Columbine (Aquilegia); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Lungwort (Pulmonaria) |
| 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. |
| History | This new Hosta is a naturally-occurring whole plant mutation of the Hosta tardiana 'Halcyon', not patented. It was discovered and selected by Monrovia Craftsman Andres Alamillo, in a controlled nursery environment in Dayton, Oregon in 2010. Hosta 'MonLisa' is distinguished from its parent, 'Halcyon' primarily in leaf color, as plants of 'Halcyon' do not have variegated leaves. In addition, the new Hosta differs in flower color, as plants of 'Halcyon' have white-colored flowers, while 'MonLisa' has pale lavender-colored flowers. As compared to the similar but white-flowered Hosta 'Frosted Jade', the plants of 'Mon Lisa' are more compact, and have brighter green leaves with creamy white borders. |
Details
| Description | A stunning variety, featuring lush green and creamy white variegated foliage that nearly shimmers in the shade garden. Dainty, pale lavender tubular flowers appear above mounds of foliage in the summer. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Columbine (Aquilegia); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Lungwort (Pulmonaria) |
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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History
| History | This new Hosta is a naturally-occurring whole plant mutation of the Hosta tardiana 'Halcyon', not patented. It was discovered and selected by Monrovia Craftsman Andres Alamillo, in a controlled nursery environment in Dayton, Oregon in 2010. Hosta 'MonLisa' is distinguished from its parent, 'Halcyon' primarily in leaf color, as plants of 'Halcyon' do not have variegated leaves. In addition, the new Hosta differs in flower color, as plants of 'Halcyon' have white-colored flowers, while 'MonLisa' has pale lavender-colored flowers. As compared to the similar but white-flowered Hosta 'Frosted Jade', the plants of 'Mon Lisa' are more compact, and have brighter green leaves with creamy white borders. |
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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.