Hosta ‘Whirlwind’
Plant number: 1.278.910
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 mid-sized specimen selection has ivory to creamy-yellow leaves with a bold, streaky dark-green margin. Pale lavender flowers appear in August. Also good for planting in mixed containers or tubs. 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. Excellent. Fortunei group. While deer enjoy eating Hosta, this variety may be slightly less palatable to deer than others.
Further details for
Hosta ‘Whirlwind’
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 Variegated White Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Edging Rabbit Resistant Massed Specimen Woodland
Flower Head Size Large
Height 45-50 cm 18-20 inches
Spread 80-100 cm 31-39 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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