Summer Breeze Hosta
Hosta x 'Summer Breeze'
Full shade
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | HOSS-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; forms foliage clump 18 to 24 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Groundcover |
| Light Needs | Full shade |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Astilbe (Astilbe); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist soil. Thrives in dappled shade. Avoid harsh afternoon sun. Mulch to maintain summer moisture, avoiding crowns. Remove old,faded flowers. Fertilize monthly. Cut back in fall or early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant