Hosta ‘Blue Ivory’
$21.99
Hosta Blue Ivory forms a compact mound of blue-green heart-shaped leaves with broad cream margins that brighten toward white, followed by lavender summer flowers.
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Description
Hosta Blue Ivory is a compact, clump-forming perennial grown chiefly for its broad variegated foliage. Its heart-shaped leaves open with blue-green centers and wide pale yellow to cream margins; through summer the centers deepen and the margins brighten toward white. Lavender flowers rise in loose clusters above the mound in July and August. Mature plants grow about 10 to 15 inches tall and 25 to 30 inches wide, making a strong foliage accent for shaded borders, ground cover, and containers.
Grow it in partial or full shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Shelter the leaves from cold, drying winds, mulch with organic matter in spring, and water during dry spells so the soil does not dry out. Divide established clumps in early spring or late summer. Remove finished flower stems and discolored foliage as needed. The plant is toxic to pets and horses, so keep them away from it.
Additional information
| Height | 25 cm – 40 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 60 cm – 75 cm |
| Flowering months | July, August |
| Synonyms | Hosta 'Blue Ivory', Hosta hybrida Blue Ivory |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in early spring or late summer. |
| Pests | May be affected by slugs and snails; container plants may also be affected by vine weevil. |
| Diseases | May be affected by virus diseases. |
| Pruning | Remove flower stems after blooming and trim discolored foliage to the ground. |
| Hazardous information | Toxic to pets and horses; keep them away from the plant. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | yes |
| Watering instructions | Water during dry spells and do not allow the soil to dry out. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial or full shade and shelter from cold, drying winds. |
| Color flower summer | Purple |
| 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 | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Shade Garden, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Blue Ivory plantain lily, Weiß-grüne Funkie 'Blue Ivory' |
| Blomidon Item No | ZHOSBI0001G, ZHOSBI4.5PT |