Buy Hosta 'Gentle Giant'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 30"-45"
W: 65"

planting zones

3a-8b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $79

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Fewer than 9 at Sebright Gardens

Bigger Mature Division--Bare Root | $79

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Fewer than 9 at Sebright Gardens

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Hosta 'Gentle Giant' plant details

Hosta 'Gentle Giant' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - 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 'Gentle Giant'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 65 IN wide, 30 IN - 45 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Gentle Giant'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - 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

Glaucous, oval & cupped blue leaves, nice upright mound. Best blue hosta for sun tolerance. Very robust, unique and truly outstanding hosta in all aspects. Full sun to full shade. White flowers on tall scapes in early to mid summer. Giant hosta stands 45" by 65" wide. This price is for Originator Stock~ Mature divisions from the mother plant.