Rainforest Sunrise Hosta Whirlwind Hosta
As a winner of the Hosta of the Year in 2013, this glossy, thick-leaved plant starts with bright green heart-shaped leaves that change into a golden yellow centre with thin dark green edge.
Plant Description
As a winner of the Hosta of the Year in 2013, this glossy, thick-leaved plant starts with bright green heart-shaped leaves that change into a golden yellow centre with thin dark green edge. The light purple flowers bloom mid-summer in great contrast to the gold coloured leaves.
Light Needs:
Partial to Full Sun
Watering Needs:
Regular watering but are drought-resistant once established
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: up to 8”
Growth Width: up to 16”
Key Feature:
Loves the shade, Fast Growing, Easy Care, Dramatic foliage and fragrant flowers
Blooms:
Mid-Summer
Landscape Uses:
Woodland Gardens, Border, Container, Mass Planting,
Plant Type
Perennial
Evergreen/Deciduous
Herbaceous
Foliage Colour
Variegated
Flower Colour
Light purple
Blooms
Mid-Summer
Average Size
8” tall and 16” 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 in early spring. Divide every 2-3 years in spring.
Water:Regular watering but are drought-resistant once established
Sunlight:Full or Partial Sun
Special Uses
- Fragrant
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