Your heart will be aflutter for this ripple-edged, variegated hosta. Its elongated, heart-shaped green leaves are painted with feather-like ivory patterns that stretch from petiole to leaf tip. Bouquets of white flowers complete the 'Love Story' in summer.
Scientific Name: Hosta 'Love Story' PP 34224
Common Name: Love Story Hosta, Shadowland Love Story Hosta
Garden Size: 14-16 inches tall by 36-42 inches wide; scape height 22-31 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Partial to full shade
Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Habit (Form): Mounding
Foliage: Elongated, heart-shaped leaves with green, rippled margins and creamy white centers that span from petiole to leaf tip, with streaks of chartreuse jetting out near the base of the leaf.
Flowers: White, tube-shaped flowers that grow on pale scapes above the foliage. Blooms early to mid 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: II-6a (Large Leaved; Green or Blue Margined; Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center)
Parentage: Hybrid of streaked sport of H. ‘Niagara Falls x H. ‘Viking Ship’
Notes: Part of the Shadowland collection of hostas from Proven Winners.
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