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Hosta ‘El Capitan’
Plant number: 1.278.200
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 larger specimen selection has thick, quilted dark-green leaves with a bright yellow margin. Lavender flowers appear in July. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or 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. Good slug resistance.
Further details for Hosta ‘El Capitan’
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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
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Flower Colour Light Pink Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time Mid Summer Late Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green Variegated Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Cut Flower Rabbit Resistant Massed Specimen Woodland
Height 60-65 cm 23-25 inches
Spread 90-120 cm 35-47 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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