Hosta ‘Blackjack’
Plant number: 1.700.720
Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form sturdy mounds of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This giant selection has large, heavily corrugated, thick, blue-green leaves early that mature to dark, black-green by early summer. White flowers appear in July. Good slug resistance. Excellent used as a specimen. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Clumps may be easily divided in the spring or fall. A Clarence Owens hybrid of H. sieboldiana ‘Mira’ × H. sieboldiana.
Further details for
Hosta ‘Blackjack’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Partial Shade or Full Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour White
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer
Foliage Color Blue Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Cut Flower Rabbit Resistant Massed Specimen Woodland
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 60-75 cm 23-29 inches
Spread 170-180 cm 66-70 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Slow
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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