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Hosta 'White Dove'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 21"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hosta 'White Dove' plant details

Hosta 'White Dove' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer white 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 'White Dove'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 21 IN wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, dwarf, long-lived, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'White Dove'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rarely encountered selection from Herb Benedict forms narrow, arching green leaves with a clean white margin. Pure white flowers compliment the clump in late summer. Excellent for edging, along pathways and in containers.
Narrow green leaves surrounded by light rippled, pure white margins; Nice substance. Stunning, large white flowers in August. Plant in afternoon shade. Dwaf hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'White Dove' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'White Dove'

  • 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

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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