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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 7"-12"
  • W: 7"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Dorset Blue' plant details

Hosta 'Dorset Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 'Dorset Blue'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 7 IN - 12 IN - wide, 7 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Dorset Blue'

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

Round, powdery, silver blue leaves of heavy substance; An excellent grower & pest resistant. Bell shaped grayish-white flowers in mid to late summer. Plant in dappled to full shade. Small hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Dorset Blue' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Dorset Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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