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Hosta ‘El Capitan’
Plant number: 1.278.200
Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form a sturdy mound of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This larger specimen selection has thick, quilted dark-green leaves with a bright yellow margin. Lavender flowers appear in July. 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. Good slug resistance.
Further details for
Hosta ‘El Capitan’
Optimal Growing
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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
Light Pink
Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Variegated
Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Woodland
Height
60-65 cm
23-25 inches
Spread
90-120 cm
35-47 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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