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Buy Hosta 'Peter Ruh'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 23"-30"
W: 50"

planting zones

3a-8b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $13

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Hosta 'Peter Ruh' plant details

Hosta 'Peter Ruh' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, gold, green and variegated 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 'Peter Ruh'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 50 IN wide, 23 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Peter Ruh'

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

Reverse sport of Paul’s Glory. Thick, glaucous blue-green leaves with wide bright gold margins; good growth & pest resistant. Pale lavender flowers in high summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Large hosta.