Hosta ‘Elegans’ (20)ct Flat

Description

Product Description

Hosta sieboldiana ‘Elegans’ (AHS 1987) (20)ct Flat

• Huge 10×9″, blue-gray, rounded leaves
• They become heavily textured and corrugated as they mature; slug resistant
• Blue leaf color is best achieved in light sun
• White flowers bloom in clusters on 34″ scapes in midsummer

American Hosta Society Best Blue Leaf Award — 1986American Hosta Society Lucille Simpers Award (Best large or giant blue leaf hosta) — 1991American Hosta Society Benedict Garden Performance Award Honorable Mention — 2006American Hosta Society Benedict Garden Performance Award of Merit — 2009

Height: 20 InchesSpread: 40 InchesScape Height: 34 InchesHardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9Flower Color: White shadesFoliage Color: Blue shades Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) – Full Shade (<4 hrs. Direct Sun)Average to Consistent Water NeedsAverage to Fertile Soil QualityBloomtime: Late SummerAttracts HummingbirdsGrowth Rate: Medium

Border Plant, Container, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting

Hosta sieboldiana ‘Elegans’ is a classic and elegant hosta cultivar that has been a mainstay in shade gardens for decades. It is prized for its large, blue-green leaves, impressive size, and tolerance of dry shade. Here is a closer look at its distinguished features:

Appearance:

• Large, Blue-Green Leaves: ‘Elegans’ forms a spreading mound of thick, puckered, blue-green leaves. The leaves are wide-oval with distinctive veining and can reach up to 14 inches long and 12 inches wide, creating a bold and textured presence.
• White Flowers: In early to mid-summer, it produces funnel-shaped, white flowers with a hint of lavender at the base. The flowers are held in racemes on upright scapes (stalks) that rise to about 25 inches tall.
• Spreading Habit: It has a spreading habit, typically reaching about 2 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide at maturity.

Growing Conditions:

• Shade: Thrives in partial shade to full shade. It prefers some shade during the hottest part of the day to prevent the leaves from scorching.
• Moist Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. It has good tolerance for dry shade once established.
• Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-9, making it a versatile choice for many gardeners.

Care:

• Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist.
• Fertilizing: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth.
• Mulching: Mulching around the plant helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Dividing: Divide clumps every few years in spring or fall to maintain vigor.

Uses:

• Shade Gardens: Creates a lush and textured backdrop in shade gardens.
• Borders: Can be used as a border plant or edging for pathways.
• Specimen Plant: Its impressive size and form make it an excellent specimen plant.
• Woodland Gardens: Adds a touch of elegance and serenity to woodland gardens.

Additional Information:

• Slug Resistance: It exhibits good resistance to slugs due to its thick, textured leaves.
• Slow Grower: ‘Elegans’ is a slow grower, but its impressive size and beautiful foliage make it worth the wait.
• Parentage: It is a cultivar of Hosta sieboldiana, a species native to Japan.

If you are looking for a large and impressive hosta with beautiful blue-green foliage, good slug resistance, and tolerance of dry shade, Hosta sieboldiana ‘Elegans’ is an excellent choice. It is a classic and elegant addition to any shade garden.

Twenty (20) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3.25 inches deep x 2.6 inches wide.

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