Whirlwind Hosta
Hosta x 'Whirlwind'
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
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 |
|---|---|
| Lore | This genus contains over 40 different species mostly native to China and Japan. H. plantaginea reached Europe in the 1780s, the species from which most modern hybrids descend. Due to the staggering number of existing hybrids that have been crossed and recrossed, plus the advances in tissue culture, ancestry of this and most modern hybrids is murky at best. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; forms foliage clump 16 to 18 in. tall, 32 to 42 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | The smaller height, but dramatic foliage is perfect adding interest to shaded pockets and corners of small city gardens, and as a groundcover under tree canopies and shade structures. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Firewise, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Clump Forming, Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Fern (Microlepia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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