Hosta ‘Stained Glass’ (20)ct Flat

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Hosta ‘Stained Glass’ (20)ct Flat

• A sport of ‘Guacamole’
• Huge, 10½” long, brilliant gold leaves with wide, dark green margins
• Variegation appears early in the season and prominent veins throughout give it the look of “stained glass”
• Large, fragrant, pale lavender flowers appear on 30″ scapes in late summer
• Exhibits greater sun tolerance

Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today’s gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.

American Hosta Growers’ Association Hosta of the Year — 2006American Hosta Society Benedict Garden Performance Award Honorable Mention — 2006American Hosta Society Benedict Garden Performance Award of Merit — 2008

Height: 15 InchesSpread: 48 InchesScape Height: 30 InchesHardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9Flower Color: Purple shadesFoliage Color: Variegated 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 ‘Stained Glass’ is a radiant hosta cultivar that illuminates shady gardens with its bright, golden foliage and prominent veining. It is a sport of the popular Hosta ‘Guacamole’ and shares its fragrant flowers and vigorous growth. Here is a closer look at its luminous qualities:

Appearance:

• Golden Yellow Leaves with Dark Green Margins: ‘Stained Glass’ forms an overlapping mound of slightly convex, widely oval leaves. The leaves are a bright golden yellow with irregular dark green margins and prominent veining, creating a stained-glass effect.
• Pale Purple Flowers: In summer, it produces large, pale purple, tubular flowers with darker stripes. The flowers are fragrant and rise on 30-inch scapes (stalks) above the foliage.
• Mounding Habit: It forms a medium-sized mound, typically reaching about 16 inches tall and 32 inches wide.

Growing Conditions:

• Sun Tolerance: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is more sun-tolerant than many other hostas and can handle a few hours of direct sunlight with adequate moisture.
• Moist Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
• 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:

• Specimen Plant: Its eye-catching foliage and fragrant flowers make it an excellent specimen plant in a container or a special spot in the garden.
• Shade Gardens: Adds a bright and colorful accent to shade gardens.
• Borders: Can be used as a border plant to illuminate shady areas.
• Containers: Its relatively compact size makes it suitable for containers on shaded patios or balconies.

Additional Information:

• Fragrant Flowers: The fragrant, pale purple flowers of ‘Stained Glass’ add another dimension of sensory delight to the shade garden.
• Vigorous Grower: It is a vigorous grower, quickly forming a dense mound of attractive foliage.
• Sun Tolerance: Its ability to tolerate more sun than many other hostas makes it a versatile choice for gardens with varying light conditions.
• Award Winner: It was named Hosta of the Year in 2006 by the American Hosta Growers Association and has also received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.

If you are looking for a hosta with bright, variegated foliage, fragrant flowers, and a vigorous growth habit, Hosta ‘Stained Glass’ is an excellent choice. It is a radiant and reliable 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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