Rainbows End Hosta
This showy plant is known for its shiny variegated foliage of dark green and yellow leaves with the yellow changing to a creamy colour as the season progresses.
Plant Description
This showy plant is known for its shiny variegated foliage of dark green and yellow leaves with the yellow changing to a creamy colour as the season progresses. Dark violet tubular flowers adorn red spikes in mid to late summer.
Light Needs:
Full or Partial Shade
Watering Needs:
Regular watering to keep the soil moist
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: 11”-19”
Growth Width: up to 21”
Key Feature:
Loves the shade, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Dramatic foliage and flowers
Blooms:
Mid to Late Summer
Landscape Uses:
Woodland Gardens, Border, Container
Plant Type
Perennial
Evergreen/Deciduous
Herbaceous
Foliage Colour
Variegated
Flower Colour
Light purple
Blooms
Mid to Late Summer
Average Size
up to 19” tall and 12” wide
Growth Rate
Moderate
Instructions:
To establish a deep root system, keep it moist with regular watering during its first season. Keep it looking neat by removing old growth and applying slug bait in early spring if leaves appear to have holes. Divide every 2-3 years in spring.
Water:Regular watering to keep the soil moist
Sunlight:Full or Partial Shade
Special Uses
- Rock Garden
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