Hosta ventricosa 'Aureomarginata'

Also Known As

Hosta 'Ventricosa Aureomarginata'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 19"-22"
W: 48"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Hosta ventricosa 'Aureomarginata' plant details

Hosta ventricosa 'Aureomarginata' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly 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 ventricosa 'Aureomarginata'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 48 IN wide, 19 IN - 22 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta ventricosa 'Aureomarginata'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another variegated species Hosta, ventricosa is difficult to tissue culture and slow to increase, it eventually makes huge clumps of heavily ribbed leaves that are absolutely stunning. A must-have plant on everyone's list.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Overlapping mound of dark Spinach green leaves, widely & irregularly margined yellow aging to white with streaking towards midrib. Large attractive violet purple flowers with white bands in high summer. Plant in dappled to full shade. Medium/large hosta