Hosta ‘Coast to Coast’ PP26469 (20)ct Flat

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Hosta ‘Coast to Coast’ PP26469 CPBR5335 (20)ct FlatSHADOWLAND® CollectionCommon Name: Hosta

‘Coast to Coast’ is a giant, solid gold hosta that makes a striking specimen in the shade garden. Its foliage emerges gold in spring and turns lighter gold with a bit more sun exposure in the summer months. As the leaves mature, they become thick and puckered with wavy edges and have nearly white undersides.

The upright vase-shaped clump is topped with green scapes carrying pale violet flowers in midsummer. This hosta tends to be more slug resistant because of its thick substance foliage and rigidly upright habit. It can be grown as a single specimen in a large container or in a prominent place in the landscape.

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.

Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots. High-filtered or dappled sunlight is necessary for clean, healthy growth. Morning sun is tolerable and will help to intensify the leaf colors, but hot afternoon sun is usually deadly to hostas. They are most at home in shady, woodland settings and often work well as specimen or edging plants.

Especially in northern zones, hostas should be mulched with a layer of finely shredded organic material to prevent heaving in the winter. Mulch is beneficial because it retains moisture around the plant’s roots, but it is also the ideal place for slugs to hide. Watch for holes in the center of the leaves. If they are present, so are slugs. Applying a slug bait in early spring when new shoots are beginning to emerge will help to reduce the slug population. After a few years when plants are firmly established, the mulch can be removed completely, which should eliminate the slug problem altogether. Also be sure to clean all hosta foliage out of the garden in early winter after the plants have gone dormant. By doing so, you will be ridding the area of the eggs of slugs and other leaf-eating insects.

Proven Winners National Hosta of the Year — 2020

Height: 30.0 InchesSpread: 36.0 InchesScape Height: 36.0 InchesHardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9Flower Color: Purple shadesFoliage Color: Yellow shadesPart Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) – Full Shade (<4 hrs. Direct Sun)Average to Consistent Water NeedsAverage to Fertile Soil QualityBloomtime: MidsummerAttracts HummingbirdsGrowth Rate: Medium

Border Plant, Container, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow, Attractive Foliage, Specimen, Focal Point

Hosta ‘Coast to Coast’ is a stunning variety of hosta that was named the 2020 Proven Winners National Hosta of the Year. It is a large, clump-forming perennial that forms a striking mound of thick, heart-shaped, wavy-edged, puckered, bright chartreuse gold leaves. The leaves turn lighter gold with a bit more sun exposure in the summer months. Pale violet flowers appear midsummer, rising on scapes 36 inches tall above the upright vase-shaped clump. The heavy substance of the leaves helps to make this hosta more slug-resistant.

Hosta ‘Coast to Coast’ is a giant hosta that can grow up to 30 inches high and 36 inches wide. It has a mature size of 30″T x 40″W. This hosta was bred by Olga Petryszyn and Hans Hansen in 2014. It is a hybrid of H. ‘Manhattan’ x H. ‘Golden Gate’. The leaves are thick and puckered with wavy edges and have nearly white undersides. This contrasting underside adds visual interest to the plant, especially when the leaves move in the breeze. The upright vase-shaped clump is topped with green scapes carrying pale violet flowers in midsummer. Hosta ‘Coast to Coast’ was specifically bred to be more slug-resistant due to its thick leaves and upright habit. This is a significant benefit for gardeners, as slugs are a common pest for hostas. The large leaves of Hosta ‘Coast to Coast’ provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage, making it a valuable addition to gardens with spring bulbs.

• Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Height: 30 inches
• Spread: 36 inches
• Scape Height: 36 inches
• Flower Color: Pale violet
• Foliage Color: Bright chartreuse gold
• Bloom Time: Midsummer
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Sun Exposure: Part shade to full shade
• Water Needs: Average
• Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained

Hosta ‘Coast to Coast’ is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers to grow in part shade to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It is important to shelter the plant from cold, dry winds. Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots. High-filtered or dappled sunlight is necessary for clean, healthy growth. Morning sun is tolerable and will help to intensify the leaf colors, but hot afternoon sun is usually deadly to hostas. Plant Hosta ‘Coast to Coast’ in the spring. Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry. In early spring, apply a light amount of slow-release fertilizer around the emerging plant, but avoid getting any fertilizer on the leaves. Cut flower spikes back as they finish blooming in summer. Leave foliage standing in the fall to protect the crown. If desired, a layer of mulch can be applied in a 2″ layer very near the base. It is important to note that this plant is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

Companion plants for Hosta ‘Coast to Coast’ include Barberry (Berberis), Potentilla (Potentilla), Aster (Aster), Coneflower (Echinacea), and Tickseed (Coreopsis).

Hosta ‘Coast to Coast’ is a beautiful and versatile hosta variety that thrives in shady gardens. It features striking golden foliage that brightens with morning sun and contrasts with the nearly white undersides of its leaves. This giant hosta can grow up to 30 inches tall and 36 inches wide, making it an excellent choice for borders, containers, or as a focal point in the landscape. Its large leaves also provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hosta ‘Coast to Coast’ is relatively low-maintenance, requiring part to full shade, fertile, well-drained soil, and average watering. It is also more slug-resistant than other hostas due to its thick leaves and upright habit. This hosta is a good choice for gardeners of all levels, from beginners to experienced enthusiasts, and complements various garden styles, including Asian, cottage, and eclectic gardens.

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

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