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So Sweet Hosta
Hosta x 'So Sweet'
Pronunciation: HOSS-tuh
SKU #40364
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; forms foliage clump 12 in. tall, 22 in. wide.
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| Description | Wonderfully fragrant white flowers make a nice display in late summer. Glossy dark green leaves are edged in creamy white with chartreuse streaks. Grows quickly, about twice as wide as tall, making it an excellent border edging or mass planting. 1996 Hosta of the Year. 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 | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Mukdenia (Mukdenia); 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. |
Details
| Description | Wonderfully fragrant white flowers make a nice display in late summer. Glossy dark green leaves are edged in creamy white with chartreuse streaks. Grows quickly, about twice as wide as tall, making it an excellent border edging or mass planting. 1996 Hosta of the Year. 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 | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Mukdenia (Mukdenia); 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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Frequently asked questions
Does So Sweet Hosta produce flowers?
Summer
Is So Sweet Hosta evergreen or deciduous?
So Sweet Hosta is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of So Sweet Hosta?
So Sweet Hosta is Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators.
Is So Sweet Hosta resistant to pests or animals?
Erosion Control
How fast does So Sweet Hosta grow?
So Sweet Hosta has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use So Sweet Hosta in my landscape?
So Sweet Hosta is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging.
What color are So Sweet Hosta flowers?
So Sweet Hosta produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of So Sweet Hosta?
So Sweet Hosta has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with So Sweet Hosta?
Good companion plants for So Sweet Hosta include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Mukdenia (Mukdenia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria).
How do I care for So Sweet 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 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.