Hosta ‘Night Before Christmas’
Plant number: 1.277.670
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 medium-size selection has huge, dark green leaves with creamy-white centres that change to pure white by summer. Pale lavender flowers appear mid to late summer which may attract hummingbirds. Suitable for planting in mixed containers and 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, but plants may be left alone for years. Slugs may need to be controlled. While deer enjoy eating Hosta, this variety may be slightly less palatable to deer than others. Sport of H. ‘White Christmas’.
Further details for
Hosta ‘Night Before Christmas’
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 Deep Green Variegated White
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Massed Specimen Woodland
Flower Head Size Large
Height 40-45 cm 16-18 inches
Spread 85-90 cm 33-35 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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