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Hosta 'Fantasy Island'
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Hosta 'Fantasy Island'
(Hosta) |
Hybridizer: R Solberg, 2002
Family: Liliaceae
Light: Part-full shade
Height: 6-10"
Spread: 1'
Blooms: Lavender, tubular, on pinkish scapes, Spring-early Fall
Foliage: Irregular, wavy, ovate, creamy-white with green border,
on 1.5' scapes, mid-season
Soil: Well-drained, amended with compost, humus and manure, keep moist
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
Uses: Groundcover, border, perennial bedding, container, cut
flower arrangements, mass planting,
Propagation: Seeds, clump division, early Spring
Comments:
Hosta 'Fantasy Island' or Hosta is a low-maintenance
perennial groundcover with a moderate, mound-like growth rate. The
lovely lavender blooms made excellent cut flower arrangements. The
foliage coloration of this plant is very rare and draws a lot of
attention. Hosta 'Fantasy Island' is a self-seeder. The seeds are easily
propagated and clumps divided in Spring. Grown in masses,
Hosta 'Fantasy Island' makes gorgeous looking ground covers.
Grow this exquisite-looking plant in a container to accent the patio or
deck. Compost
Hosta 'Fantasy Island' well in
the Fall.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 3-8 |
