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Hosta ‘Chain Lightning’


Hosta

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.710.130


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 medium sized selection features corrugated, grey-green leaves with an irregular yellowish-white centre. Lavender flowers appear in mid summer. 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. Slugs may need to be controlled.

Further details for
Hosta ‘Chain Lightning’

Optimal Growing Conditions

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
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
  Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Border
  Containers
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
  Small
Height
   40-45 cm
   16-18 inches
Spread
   70-75 cm
   27-29 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium












Hosta ‘Chain Lightning’


Hosta

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.710.130


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 medium sized selection features corrugated, grey-green leaves with an irregular yellowish-white centre. Lavender flowers appear in mid summer. 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. Slugs may need to be controlled.

Further details for
Hosta ‘Chain Lightning’

Optimal Growing Conditions

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
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
  Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Border
  Containers
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
  Small
Height
   40-45 cm
   16-18 inches
Spread
   70-75 cm
   27-29 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium