Hosta ‘First Mate’
Plant number: 1.710.260
Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form a sturdy mound of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This small specimen has long narrow leaves with dark green, heavily rippled margins and gold centres that lighten to cream. Lavender flowers in late summer. Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be removed any time before mid spring. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may be left alone for years. A tetraploid sport of H. ‘Kabitan’ but displays improved vigour, more pronounced variegation and a more upright habit.
Further details for
Hosta ‘First Mate’
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 Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time Late Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green Gold
Plant Uses & Characteristics Containers Edging Rabbit Resistant Massed Woodland
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 20-25 cm 8-10 inches
Spread 50-55 cm 20-21 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Fast
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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