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shows the interesting broadly-splashed white edges of
Hosta 'White Edge'
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Hosta 'White Edge'
(Hosta) |
Hybridizer: G Heemskerk, 2005
Family: Liliaceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 15-18'
Spread: 0.5-1'
Blooms: Large, pale lavender, tubular flowers on 1.5' long stem, Spring-early Fall,
late Summer
Foliage: Emerald green with broad splashd white border,
lance-shaped
Soil: Well-drained, amended with compost, humus and manure, keep moist
Water: Abundance
Fertilizer: Liquid Fish emulsion during growing period
Insects/Disease: Watch out for slugs and snails - Control with a
mixture of 15% ammonia & 85% water
Uses: Groundcover, border, perennial bedding, container, cut
flower arrangements, mass planting,
Propagation: Seeds clump division, early Spring
Comments:
Hosta 'White Edge' or Hosta is a low-maintenance perennial groundcover with a moderate, mound-like growth rate. The
lovely lavender blooms made excellent cut flower arrangements. The
foliage coloration of this plant is unique and draws a lot of
attention. Hosta 'White Edge'' is a self-seeder. The seeds are easily
propagated and clumps divided in Spring. Grown in masses,
Hosta 'White Edge' makes gorgeous looking ground covers.
Grow this exquisite-looking plant in a container to accent the patio or
deck. Compost
Hosta 'White Edge' well in
the Fall.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 3-9 |
