Hosta Heat Wave

Hosta 'Heat Wave'

Common Name: Hosta

This small to medium sized hosta is a sport of ‘Bright Lights’ with wider margins and a stronger growth rate. 

In spring, the leaves are chartreuse with wide, blue margins. In summer, the leaf center brightens to gold and the margins deepen to blue-green. When mature, the thick foliage exhibits some puckering. 

Near-white flowers are produced in early to midsummer.

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.

Height:

10.0-12.0 Inches

Spread:

16.0-18.0 Inches

Scape Height:

16.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer

Midsummer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Cottage

Eclectic

Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant

Cut Foliage

Easy To Grow

Attractive Foliage

Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

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