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Sugar and Spice Hosta
Hosta x 'Sugar and Spice'
Pronunciation: HOSS-tuh
SKU #30500
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
SIZE:
Forms foliage clump 20 in. tall, 36 to 48 in. wide.
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| Description | Simply stunning! Wide creamy edged glossy leaves form a substantial clump, topped in summer with tall spikes of large fragrant lavender flowers. A bold, dramatic effect for the shade garden or in containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| 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 | Simply stunning! Wide creamy edged glossy leaves form a substantial clump, topped in summer with tall spikes of large fragrant lavender flowers. A bold, dramatic effect for the shade garden or in containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
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 Sugar and Spice Hosta produce flowers?
Summer
Is Sugar and Spice Hosta evergreen or deciduous?
Sugar and Spice Hosta is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Sugar and Spice Hosta?
Sugar and Spice Hosta is Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Sugar and Spice Hosta resistant to pests or animals?
Erosion Control
How fast does Sugar and Spice Hosta grow?
Sugar and Spice Hosta has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Sugar and Spice Hosta in my landscape?
Sugar and Spice Hosta is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Sugar and Spice Hosta flowers?
Sugar and Spice Hosta produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Sugar and Spice Hosta?
Sugar and Spice Hosta has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with Sugar and Spice Hosta?
Good companion plants for Sugar and Spice Hosta include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for Sugar and Spice 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.