Hosta sieboldiana ‘Elegans’
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Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans forms a bold shade clump of puckered blue-gray leaves with pale bell-shaped summer flowers.
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Description
Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans is a large deciduous shade perennial valued for broad, heavily puckered blue-gray leaves that form a substantial rounded clump.
Pale lilac-tinged white bell-shaped flowers rise on sturdy racemes in summer. The foliage gives long-lasting architectural texture beneath trees and in shaded borders.
Grow it in fertile, humus-rich soil that stays moist but drains well, protected from strong sun and drying winds. Divide established clumps when renewed plants are needed.
Additional information
| Height | 50 cm – 75 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 75 cm – 100 cm |
| Flowering months | June, July |
| Synonyms | Hosta 'Elegans', Hosta Blue Giant, Hosta sieboldiana, Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans', Hosta sieboldiana Elegans |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in late summer or early spring. |
| Pests | May be affected by slugs, snails, or vine weevil. |
| Diseases | May be affected by hosta virus or crown rot in poorly drained soil. |
| Pruning | Remove spent flower stems and clear dead foliage after dormancy. |
| Hazardous information | The plant is harmful if eaten; keep it away from pets and children. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist but well drained throughout growth. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial or full shade, protected from strong midday sun. |
| Color flower summer | Purple, White |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Partial shade, Light shade |
| Shape | Round, Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Shade Garden, Flowering borders, Cottage and informal gardens, Underplanting for roses and shrubs |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Architectural, Shade Garden, Low maintenance |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Cultivation | Use fertile humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in sheltered shade; clear dead foliage after dormancy. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Giant Blue Hosta |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23019320, ZHOSSIE0001G |
| Usps | Huge puckered blue-gray leaves create bold shade-garden structure., Pale bell flowers rise above a broad, architectural foliage mound. |
| Common Name | Elegans Hosta |