Hosta Great Expectations
$28.99
Hosta Great Expectations builds a broad shade-garden mound of thick blue-green leaves whose yellow centers brighten to cream and white beneath near-white summer flowers.
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Description
Thick, puckered leaves make Hosta Great Expectations a bold ground cover for shaded borders and woodland gardens. Blue-green margins surround yellow centers that shift through cream to white, while near-white flowers rise above the mound in early summer.
Grow it in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade, sheltered from hot afternoon sun and drying wind. Divide established clumps in early spring or late summer and clear dead foliage after dormancy. The plant contains saponins and is toxic if eaten; keep trimmings away from pets and horses.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 5 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July |
| Synonyms | HOSTA 'Great Expectations', Hosta Great Expectations (_sieboldiana_), Hosta sieboldiana Great Expectations |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | yes |
| Color flower summer | White |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Partial shade, Full shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Shade Garden, Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Underplanting, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Great Expectations plantain lily |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23019323, ZHOSGE0001G, 1007503, 201813388 |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in early spring or late summer, keeping several healthy shoots and roots in each section. |
| Pests | Slugs and snails may damage foliage; container plants may also attract vine weevil. |
| Diseases | Hosta viruses may occur. |
| Pruning | Remove spent flower stems after bloom and clear dead foliage after autumn dormancy. |
| Hazardous information | Contains saponins and is toxic if eaten; keep trimmings away from pets and horses. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist early in growth; later allow the surface to dry slightly without prolonged drought. |
| Sunlight instructions | Use partial or full shade; morning sun is acceptable, but avoid hot afternoon sun. |
| Common Name | Great Expectations Hosta |