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Hosta ‘Forbidden Fruit’
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Hosta ‘Forbidden Fruit’


Hosta

 USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.710.240


Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas. Plants form sturdy mounds of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This stunning, medium sized selection has thick, glowing, golden-yellow-orange centred leaves with contrasting blue-green margins. Pale lavender flowers appear late summer. Tetraploid form of the very popular H.'Orange Marmalade'. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Clumps may be easily divided in the spring or fall. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Hosta ‘Forbidden Fruit’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
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 		Flower Colour
  Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Blue
  Deep Green
  Gold
  Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Border
  Containers
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Specimen
  Woodland
Height
   50-60 cm
   20-23 inches
Spread
   75-90 cm
   29-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium