How big does hosta elegans get?

30″ tall
‘Elegans’ grows to 30″ tall and 48″ in diameter. It features large (13″ x 10″), heart-shaped, thick-textured, heavily corrugated, surface-cupped, blue-green leaves and racemes of funnel-shaped, mostly white flowers with a violet tinge on scapes up to 36″.

How do you care for hosta elegans?

A sun to part shade lover, it is best grown in rich, moist, slightly acidic or neutral, well-drained soils. Quite sun tolerant with adequate moisture, its leaves will turn chartreuse if exposed to full sunlight. Shelter from cold, dry winds. Mulch in spring.

Are elephant ears hostas?

Hosta originate from Asia and are also known as plantain lilies. There is an Elephant Ear Hosta, but Hosta are not Elephant ears which are Colocasia. They are two different species with large leaves. Hosta.

How do you plant a Blue Angel hosta?

Sunlight needs for Hosta blue angel This pretty perennial hosta is easy to grow when you have moist, rich soil that drains well. It prospers in part shade to full shade. The blue green color occurs best in light shade. The plant will tolerate some morning sun.

What is an elephant hosta?

Hosta ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (Walden-West) – Large. Large clump measuring 29″ high by 61″ with huge (17″ long by 13″ wide) green leaves; slight corrugation along the veins and a broadly oblong-ovate shape.

What kind of flowers does Hosta elegans have?

Plants form sturdy mounds of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This large specimen selection has big, heart-shaped powdery-blue leaves, and stems of near-white flowers in midsummer. Also good for planting in mixed containers or tubs.

Where to put Hostas in Cory’s wildflower garden?

Hostas are in 1-3gal containers on some tables,under trees: most are in raised beds to be dug for you. We now have 2200 feet of raised beds to improve plant quality.There are no greenhouses here.

When to plant elegans Hosta in the shade?

‘Elegans’ Hosta is famed for its huge, heart-shaped blue leaves with heavy ribbing. A gorgeous addition to the shade garden that provides plenty of texture and a solid backdrop of deep color for brighter blooms to play off of, ‘Elegans’ sends up delicate white flowers in early spring. Prized for its ability to tolerate dry shade.

How tall does Hosta sieboldiana elegans get?

Slow growing, this perennial Hosta enjoys an excellent pest resistance and is usually spared by slugs. Easy grower, Hosta ‘sieboldiana ‘Elegans” grows 26 in. tall (65 cm) and spreads 51 in. (127 cm). Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.