Hosta ‘Forbidden Fruit’
$19.99
Hosta Forbidden Fruit forms a bold mound of thick leaves with glowing yellow-orange centers and broad blue-green margins, followed by pale lavender summer flowers.
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Description
Hosta Forbidden Fruit is a vigorous, clump-forming perennial with thick, strong foliage. Each large leaf has a glowing golden-yellow to orange center surrounded by a broad blue-green to dark-green margin. As the season progresses, the center can age toward a pale parchment tone. Pale lavender to nearly white bell-shaped flowers are carried in upright racemes from late spring into summer. Mature plants grow about 20 to 25 inches tall and 30 to 35 inches wide, creating a bold mound for shaded borders, woodland gardens, ground cover, and containers.
Grow it in partial or full shade in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, and protect it from hot afternoon sun. Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry summer weather. Divide established clumps in spring or fall. No routine pruning is required. Its thick foliage has shown improved general resistance, but plants should still be monitored for slugs and snails. The plant is toxic to pets and horses, so keep them away from it.
Additional information
| Height | 1 ft – 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August |
| Synonyms | Hosta 'Forbidden Fruit', Hosta hybrid Forbidden Fruit |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | yes |
| Color flower spring | Purple, White |
| Color flower summer | Purple, White |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Shade Garden, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Shade Garden, Container Planting |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Forbidden Fruit plantain lily |
| Blomidon Item No | 7937667956787, ZHOSFOFR4.5PT |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in spring or fall. |
| Pests | Thick foliage may be less susceptible to slug damage, but monitor plants for slugs and snails. |
| Diseases | Thick foliage has shown better general resistance to diseases and pests. |
| Pruning | No routine pruning is required. |
| Hazardous information | Toxic to pets and horses; keep them away from the plant. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist and water regularly during dry summer weather. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial or full shade; protect from hot afternoon sun. |
| Common Name | Forbidden Fruit Hosta |