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Hosta On Stage
Plant number: 1.277.880
(='Choko Nishiki') Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form sturdy mounds of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This unusual, compact specimen selection has bright yellow leaves with bold green streaks along the margins. Lavender flowers in appear July. Best colour is in morning sun. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs. Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be removed any time before mid spring. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may be left alone for years. Registered by Paul Aden in 1986 but apparently identical to the Japanese selection 'Choko Nishiki'.
Further details for
Hosta On Stage
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade or
Full Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Variegated
Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Ground Cover
Massed
Specimen
Woodland
Height
35-40 cm
14-16 inches
Spread
70-90 cm
27-35 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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