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Striptease Hosta
Hosta x 'Striptease'
Pronunciation: HOSS-tuh
SKU #02979
A medium-sized hosta with large, showy leaves that feature yellow-chartreuse centers irregularly lined in creamy white, with wide deep green margins. The lush foliage is accented by fragrant lavender-violet flowers on tall scapes in mid to late summer. A striking accent for shady borders. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Foliage reaches 20 in. tall, 36 in. wide; blooms reach 24 to 30 in. tall.
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| Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Ligularia (Ligularia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); 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. |
| History | A sport of H. 'Gold Standard', by breeders C. & R. Thompson. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Ligularia (Ligularia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); 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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History
| History | A sport of H. 'Gold Standard', by breeders C. & R. Thompson. |
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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.