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Hosta ‘Night Before Christmas’
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Hosta ‘Night Before Christmas’
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Hosta ‘Night Before Christmas’


Hosta

USDA Zone: 2-9

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’.

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Hosta ‘Night Before Christmas’


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
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
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
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.