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Hosta 'Sun Power'
(Hosta, Sunpower) |
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Hosta 'Sun Power'
(Hosta, Sunpower) |
Family: Liliaceae
Hybridizer: Aden (1986)
Light: Morning sun-shade
Height: 18-28"
Spacing: 4-6'
Blooms: Pale lavender to white, funnel-shaped, on 43" scapes,
mid-Summer
Foliage: Large, golden yellow, ovate, cupped, slightly rippled,
14-16 pairs veins
Soil: Well-drained, rich, keep moist
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds, clump divisions (early Spring/late Summer)
Uses: Groundcover, specimen, woodland setting, mass plant,
borders, containers
Insects/Diseases: Watch for slugs and snails
Comments:
Hosta 'Sun Power' or hosta or Sunpower
is a large perennial groundcover with a dense, arching, mounding growth
habit. In mid-Summer, long scapes bear pale lavender to white
funnel-shaped blossoms.
Hosta 'Sun Power' is easily propaged from seeds or clump
divisions. It perfoms well in morning sun with afternoon shade, in
a rich well-draining moist soil medium. The sun brings out the
best color in Hosta 'Sun Power'. Mass plant this drought tolerant
perennial for a glowy effect in the woodland setting or border.
Sunpower can also be container cultivated to add sparkles to the
patio or deck.
Mulch in Summer to help retain moisture.
Hosta 'Sun Power' takes center stage in a mixed border.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 3-8 |
