Hosta 'Hope'

Also Known As

Hope Plantain Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"
W: 8"-10"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Hosta 'Hope' plant details

Hosta 'Hope' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. 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 pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Hope'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 10 IN - wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, miniature, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Hope'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Charming little green with gold edges; superb rock garden or potted plant. Purple with lavender striped flowers in late spring to early summer. Morning sun to full shade. Dwarf hosta.

By: Sebright Gardens

Hosta 'Hope' is a cute miniature sport of 'Baby Bunting' that has green leaves with gold margins. Very small mounds reach 4" tall and 9" wide. Rock gardens or containers with morning sun are best, this variety can be somewhat difficult to grow.

By: Botanophilia

An outstanding miniature from Shady Oaks, a reversed sport of 'Pandora's Box', both of which are out of 'Baby Bunting', greenish blue centered leaves with a bold creamy yellow edge streaking into the area where they merge.