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Buy Hosta 'Tenryu'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-28"
  • W: 60"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hosta 'Tenryu' plant details

Hosta 'Tenryu' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. 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 'Tenryu'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 60 IN wide, 24 IN - 28 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Tenryu'

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

Vase shaped mound of thick, powdery blue green leaves on top & satiny blue underneath on tall stems; excellent substance. Lavender flowers on six foot tall stems in high summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Giant hosta.
Powdery blue/green leaves with very pruinose coating on both sides. Leaves held nearly vertical. Lavender bloom on scapes up to 80" tall.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Tenryu' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Tenryu'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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