USDA Zone: 2-9 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. 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 Flower Head Size Medium Height 50-60 cm 20-23 inches Spread 75-90 cm 29-35 inches Foot Traffic None Growth Rate Medium Photo courtesy of perennials.com
