Hosta ‘Midnight Ride’
Plant number: 1.700.110
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 midsized selection has thick, pointy dark-green leaves with a shiny finish. Lavender flowers appear in late July. A fast grower, forming a wide, bold mound with good substance. Clumps may be easily divided in the spring or fall. A green-leaved sport of ‘Paul Revere’ developed at Q&Z Nursery in Illinois.
Further details for Hosta ‘Midnight Ride’
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 Mid Summer Late Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Cut Flower Rabbit Resistant Massed Specimen Woodland
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 45-50 cm 18-20 inches
Spread 90-120 cm 35-47 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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