Summer Breeze Hosta
Hosta x 'Summer Breeze'
Description | Medium to dark green foliage surrounded by creamy yellow margins add a pop of color to shady areas in the garden. Pale lavender, tubular flowers bloom above the heart-shaped leaves in summer. This perennial’s broad clumping form is superb for groundcovers, accents, or containers. |
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Light | Full shade |
Watering | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Blooms | Spring |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; forms foliage clump 18 to 24 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
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Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Astilbe (Astilbe); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8

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