Buy Hosta 'The King'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 23"-30"
W: 30"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $19

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Hosta 'The King' plant details

Hosta 'The King' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender 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 'The King'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 23 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'The King'

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

Large, thick, intense blue-green leaves with wide gold margins and rippled edges; Good grower. Lavender flowers in July. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Large hosta.