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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 7"-12"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $17

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Hosta 'Ripple Effect' plant details

Hosta 'Ripple Effect' 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 'Ripple Effect'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 7 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Ripple Effect'

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

This unique new hosta is a sport of the ever popular 'June'. It has long, narrow, wavy, gold leaves of thick substance with a narrow blue-green margin that occasionally jets towards the centre. In summer the foliage transitions to chartreuse with a green margin. Pale lavender flowers on chartreuse scapes.
Horizonal mound of long yet narrow, very rippled gold leaves with narrow blue green margins; Excellent substance & Pest resistant. Lavender flowers in late summer. Plant in nearly full sun to full shade. Small hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Ripple Effect' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Ripple Effect'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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