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Hosta ‘The King’
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Hosta ‘The King’
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Hosta ‘The King’


Hosta

 USDA Zone: 3-9

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.

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Hosta ‘The King’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
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Care Level 		Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Height
   50-55 cm
   20-21 inches
Spread
   110-120 cm
   43-47 inches
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Growth Rate
  
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.