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    Hosta 'Carnival'

    Also Known As

    • Hosta

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 16"
    • W: 36"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

    Hosta 'Carnival' plant details

    Hosta 'Carnival' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Carnival'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue, gold, green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 36 IN wide, 16 IN tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, long-lived, showy, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Carnival'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A medium to large Hosta with oval green leaves accented by bright yellow margins. Lavender flowers. 16" x 36"

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Hosta 'Carnival' plant

    How to Grow Hosta 'Carnival'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • gold
      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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