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Hosta ‘Island Breeze’
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Hosta ‘Island Breeze’
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Hosta ‘Island Breeze’


Hosta

 USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.710.280


Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form sturdy mounds of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This midsized selection has thick leaves with dark green margins and chartreuse centres. Dark lavender flowers appear on red stems in mid summer. Sport of H. ‘Paradise Island’. Leaves are thick in substance, so slugs should not be a problem. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Hosta ‘Island Breeze’


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
  Purple
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
Foliage Color
  Chartreuse
  Deep Green
  Variegated
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Specimen
  Woodland
Height
   25-30 cm
   10-12 inches
Spread
   40-45 cm
   16-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Fast