Photo of Hosta 'Alex Summers' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Hosta 'Alex Summers'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-32"
  • W: 24"-60"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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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”).
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

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

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • silver
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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