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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 13"-22"
  • W: 45"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Whirling Dervish' plant details

Hosta 'Whirling Dervish' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender and pink 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 'Whirling Dervish'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 45 IN wide, 13 IN - 22 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Whirling Dervish'

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

Heavily textured, dark green leaves with very wide yellow margins. Pinkish lavender flowers from rich violet buds in high summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Medium size hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Whirling Dervish' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Whirling Dervish'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • lavender
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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