Buy Hosta 'Cameo'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $15

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

Fewer than 19 at Sebright Gardens

3 inch pot | $13

Ships USPS, based on weight/location

Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

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Hosta 'Cameo' plant details

Hosta 'Cameo' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Cameo'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, miniature, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Cameo'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mini sport of ‘Pandora’s Box’ with short, heart shaped green leaves with irregular, creamy margins that bleed into the midrib. Dark lavender flowers in midsummer. Clumps are 4-6” tall and 12” wide. Part shade to shade, rich moist soil with decent drainage. Troughs, pots, rock gardens, fairy gardens, path edging.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Fabulous dark green leaves with a creamy white edge, perfect for rock garden, along a walk or in a trough. Bell shaped purple flowers in latest spring. Plant in dappled to light shade in well drained, rich humus soil. Miniature hosta.

By: Sebright Gardens

Small, round, green leaves with creamy yellow margins with tiny lavender flowers on 12 inch scapes in summer. Great for edging or in mass plantings. Miniature hostas are great in shady containers or troughs, at the front of the border or along pathways. Dangerous for collectors who will want to have many more than just one!

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

'Cameo' is a beautifully variegated miniature variety that makes a great container specimen or rock garden accent. Leaves are small and medium-green with creamy margins. 'Cameo' is the reversed sport of 'Pandora's Box'.

By: Botanophilia

Small round grey green leaves with wide cream margins and midribs, accented with purple flowers in early summer. Another mini for the shady rock garden or for where you need to tuck something small that won't take up much room. 6" tall x 12" wide.