USDA Zones: 2-9 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 midsized specimen selection has rounded blue-green leaves with a streaky ivory-white centre. White flowers appear in July. Protect from hot afternoon sun to prevent scorching. Clumps may be easily divided in the spring or fall. While deer enjoy eating Hosta, this variety may be slightly less palatable to deer than others. A sport of H.‘Great Expectations', this has a similar appearance to H.‘Thunderbolt'. Description:A medium size hosta with rounded blue-green leaves and a streaky ivory-white centre. White flowers appear in July. 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 Blue Variegated White Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Massed Specimen Woodland Flower Head Size Medium Height 40-45 cm 16-18 inches Spread 60-75 cm 23-29 inches Foot Traffic NoneGrowth Rate Medium
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