Hosta ‘Island Breeze’
$38.99
Bright yellow-centered, green-edged leaves give Hosta Island Breeze a bold midsummer mound for shaded borders, followed by dark lavender flowers on red-speckled stalks.
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Description
Wide dark green margins frame bright yellow leaf centers on Hosta Island Breeze, forming a low mound that brings clear color to shaded borders and patio containers. The centers become more chartreuse in deeper shade, while red-speckled petioles remain visible beneath the broad leaves.
Dark lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer and attract hummingbirds. Moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade support steady growth. All parts are toxic if eaten by pets or horses; keep clippings out of their reach.
Additional information
| Height | 30 cm – 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 50 cm – 50 cm |
| Flowering months | July, August |
| Synonyms | Hosta 'Island Breeze', Hosta hybrid Island Breeze |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in early spring or late summer. |
| Pests | Watch for slugs and snails, which chew irregular holes in the leaves. |
| Pruning | Cut off spent flower stems after blooming, and remove discolored leaves at ground level. |
| Hazardous information | All parts are toxic if eaten by pets or horses; keep clippings out of their reach. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | yes |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist with good drainage, especially early in the season. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial to full shade, protected from strong afternoon sun. |
| Color flower summer | Purple |
| Aspect | East, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Shade Garden, Low maintenance planting, Patio and container use, Garden edging and borders |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Shade Garden, Low maintenance, Container Planting |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Cultivation | Plant in partial to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Shelter the foliage from cold, dry winds and maintain steady moisture early in the season. |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Island Breeze Hosta, Island Breeze Plantain Lily |
| Blomidon Item No | ZHOSIB0001G, ZHOSIB5RD |
| Usps | Bright yellow centers stand out against wide dark green leaf margins., Forms a low, easy-care mound for shaded borders and containers. |
| Common Name | Island Breeze Hosta |