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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 14"-18"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Christmas Candy' plant details

Hosta 'Christmas Candy' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 'Christmas Candy'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 14 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Christmas Candy'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
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

Thick leaves with medium green margins surrounding broad white centers; An improved Night Before Christmas. Pale lavender flowers in mid summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Medium hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Christmas Candy' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Christmas Candy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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