Hosta ‘Diamond Lake’ PP30769 (4) 1-gallons

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Hosta ‘Diamond Lake’ PP30769 CPBRAF (4) 1-gallons

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Attractive, heart-shaped, thick and heavily corrugated blue leaves have wavy margins. The large size of this plant also translates to large leaves: they can get up to 9 inches wide by 11 inches long. Pale lavender flowers appear in early to midsummer. Use this blue to add some color to your shade garden. This plays well with ferns, hellebores, and others.

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.s also grow well in city environments.

American Society Eunice Fisher Award (Best large leaf) — 2021Proven Winners National of the Year — 2022

Height: 17.0 InchesSpread: 45.0 InchesScape Height: 25.0-28.0 InchesHardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9Flower Color: Purple shadesFoliage Color: Blue shadesPart Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (<4 hrs. Direct Sun)Average to Consistent Water NeedsAverage to Fertile Soil QualityBloomtime: Early SummerAttracts ButterfliesGrowth Rate: RapidBorder Plant, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow, Specimen, Focal Point, Mass Planting

Hosta ‘Diamond Lake’ is a stunning prized for its intensely blue foliage and elegant, ruffled leaves. This medium to large-sized forms a beautiful, mounding clump of thick, heart-shaped leaves that emerge a striking powder blue and retain their vibrant color throughout the season. The leaves have a distinct, undulating, piecrust-like margin, adding a touch of texture and sophistication. ‘Diamond Lake’ is a truly captivating, perfect for adding a touch of cool, serene beauty to any shade garden. In midsummer, it produces tall scapes adorned with pale lavender to near-white flowers, creating a lovely contrast against the blue foliage.

Details:

• Mature Size: 18-24 inches tall, 24-36 inches wide
• Leaf Size: 8-10 inches long, 6-8 inches wide
• Flower Color: Pale Lavender to Near-White
• Bloom Time: Midsummer
• Growth Habit: Mounding
• Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained
• Hardiness Zones: 3-9

Planting and Care:

• Planting: Choose a location with partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball and plant it at the same depth as the container. Space plants 2-3 feet apart to allow for their mature size.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting¹the leaves, which can increase the risk of fungal diseases.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid over-fertilizing.
• Mulching: Mulch around the plants with shredded bark, compost, or pine needles to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the crown.
• Pest and Disease Control: Be vigilant for slugs and snails, which can be a major threat tos. Use appropriate control measures like slug bait or traps. Virus X (HVX) is also a potential issue; purchase plants from reputable sources and discard any plants exhibiting symptoms of the virus.
• Division: Divide clumps every 3-5 years, or as needed, to prevent overcrowding and rejuvenate the plant. Division is best done in spring or fall.

Special Considerations:

• ‘Diamond Lake’ makes a wonderful addition to shady borders, woodland gardens, or container plantings.
• Its intensely blue foliage and beautifully ruffled leaves add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the landscape.
• It pairs well with other shade-loving plants, especially those with contrasting foliage colors and textures.
• The blue coloration is most pronounced in bright, filtered shade. In deeper shade, the leaves may be more green-blue.

(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants may be trimmed for shipping,

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