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Hosta 'Alex Summers'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-32"
- W: 24"-60"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Hosta 'Alex Summers' plant details
Hosta 'Alex Summers' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender and silver flowers emerge. 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 verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Alex Summers'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, green and variegated
- Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 12 IN - 32 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and silver blooms in summer
- Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Alex Summers'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Vase shaped mound of thick, medium green leaves with very wide, chartreuse aging to creamy yellow margins. Greyish-mauve bell flowers in summer. Plant in morning sun for best affect otherwise full or dappled shade. Giant hosta (32”x60”).
By: Sebright Gardens
20" tall and 24" wide (larger in our garden). Medium green leaves with chartreuse margins. 28" scapes with purple flowers.
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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Gardening facts about Hosta 'Alex Summers' plant
How to Grow Hosta 'Alex Summers'
Sun Exposure
- mostly shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
- silver
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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