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Hosta fortunei 'Antioch'
(Hosta)
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Hosta fortunei 'Antioch'
(Hosta) |
Family: Liliaceae
Light: Part sun/shade
Height: 20"
Spread: 36"
Blooms: Lavender, funnel-shaped, on 26" tall
flower scape, from mid-late Summer
Foliage: Large, heart-shaped, light green with irregular, gray-green
turning to
creamy-white margins, differs in each leaf
Soil: Well-drained, any
Water: Abundance
Fertilizer: Liquid Fish emulsion during growing period
Insects/Disease: Watch out for slugs and snails - Control with a
mixture of 15% ammonia & 85% water ; wash off their eggs from leaves
after plant are dormant.
Uses: Specimen, groundcover, border, edging, perennial bedding, container, cut
flower arrangements, mass planting, woodland setting
Propagation: Seeds, clump division, early Spring
Comments:
Hosta fortunei 'Antioch' or
Hosta
is a medium to large perennial with a cascading mounding habit. In
mid-Summer, 26" long scape of lavender funnel-shaped blossoms appear
among large heart-shaped leaves.
The
lovely long-lasting pale lavender blooms of
Hosta fortunei 'Antioch' attract
hummingbirds and they make excellent cut flower arrangements. This
gorgeous perennial is low maintenance and is easily propagated from
seeds or clump divisions.
Hosta fortunei 'Antioch'
thrives well in most soil. The gorgeous foliage is very
eye-catching and draws a lot of attention.
Grow this exquisite-looking plant in a container to accent the patio or
deck or en masse as a groundcover or in a cottage setting. Compost
Hosta fortunei 'Antioch'
well to.protect from frost.
USDA Hardiness Zones :
5-9 |
