Hosta ‘The King’
Plant number: 1.710.470
Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas. Plants form sturdy mounds of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This large to X-large sized selection has large, moderately corrugated, wavy, blue-green leaves with an irregular cream margin. Lavender flowers appear in summer. Cream-margined sport of H. ‘Sir Richard’. Leaves are of good substance offering excellent slug resistance. Clumps may be easily divided in spring or fall.
Further details for Hosta ‘The King’
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
Foliage Color Blue Deep Green Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics Border Containers Rabbit Resistant Massed Specimen Woodland
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 50-55 cm 20-21 inches
Spread 110-120 cm 43-47 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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