#1s Hosta Blue Hawaii
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Large, blue-green, seersuckered leaves are slightly cupped and upturned. Fragrant white blooms tower over the foliage in summer.
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#1s Hosta Blue Hawaii
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A handsome, blue-green hosta with large, seersuckered leaves that are slightly cupped and upturned. In summer, fragrant white flowers on slender scapes tower over the foliage. Pair with chartreuse hostas for a colorful contrast.
Scientific Name: Hosta 'Blue Hawaii'
Common Name: Blue Hawaii Hosta
Garden Size: 30 inches tall by 36-60 inches wide; scape height 42 inches
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Partial to full shade
Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Habit (Form): Mounding
Foliage: Large, blue-green, heart-shaped leaves that are corrugated and slightly cupped. This hosta's leaves may be less palatable to deer than most hostas.
Flowers: Fragrant, white, bell-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: II-2 (Large Leaved, Blue)
Parentage: (H. 'Bengee' x H. 'Sagae') x H. 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa'
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