Scientific Name: Hosta 'Colored Hulk'
Common Name: Colored Hulk Hosta
Garden Size: 14-16 inches tall by 16-18 inches wide; scape height 18 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Partial to full shade
Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Habit (Form): Mounding
Foliage: Thick, heart-shaped leaves with yellow-green centers and wide, dark green borders. The transition between colors has a feathered or tufted appearance. Mature leaves are sometimes slightly cupped and folded, with slightly twisted tips and a corrugated texture.
Flowers: Pale lavender, tube-shaped flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. Blooms mid to late summer.
Plant Origin: East Asia, primarily Japan and Korea. Most commercially available hostas are hybrids.
Wildlife Support: Hummingbirds and some bees enjoy the flowers. A favorite treat for our local deer.
Fertilizing: Apply compost in early spring before new growth emerges.
Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks to encourage new growth; trim back damaged or yellowing leaves as needed. Leave the leaves over the winter and wait until early spring to clean up.
ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses
Uses: Ideal for shade gardens, woodland borders, and container plantings.
AHS Classification: IV-6b (Small Leaved, Green or Blue Margined, Green to Blue Center)
Parentage: Sport of H. 'Anne'