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Hosta ‘Heat Wave’
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Hosta ‘Heat Wave’
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Hosta ‘Heat Wave’


Hosta

 USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.710.340


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 small to medium sized selection has puckered, thick, chartreuse to gold leaves with blue-green margins. Near white flowers appear mid summer. Sport of H. ‘Bright Lights’. Strong grower. 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. Slugs may need to be controlled.

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Hosta ‘Heat Wave’


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
  White
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
Foliage Color
  Gold
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Specimen
  Woodland
Height
   25-30 cm
   10-12 inches
Spread
   40-45 cm
   16-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium