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T Rex Hosta
Hosta x 'T Rex'
Pronunciation: HOSS-tuh
SKU #43027
An enormous hosta with a lush foliage mound of epic proportions. This garden giant produces extremely large, slightly corrugated, undulating, green leaves. Relatively slow growing, given time and growing room in a shady spot, it is certain to become king of the garden. Produces tall scapes of showy white flowers in summer. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderately slow growing; forms foliage clump up to 3 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Early summer |
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| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
| 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 | Parentage: H. montana macrophylla x H. 'Big John' |
Details
| Bloom Time | Early summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
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 | Parentage: H. montana macrophylla x H. 'Big John' |
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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.