Buy Hosta 'Island Breeze'

Also Known As

Island Breeze Plantain Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $20

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Hosta 'Island Breeze' plant details

Hosta 'Island Breeze' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green, red and variegated foliage. In summer lavender 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Island Breeze'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green, red and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Island Breeze'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
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

Hosta 'Island Breeze' is a sport of 'Paradise Island' with more impressive variegation due to its wider margins, thicker leaf substance and a stronger growth rate. The leaves have wide, dark green margins standing in sharp contrast to the bright yellow centers and are held on red speckled petioles that bleed up into the leaves. The flowers are dark lavender and held on red scapes. Photo: Walters Gardens, Inc.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Thick, bright acid yellow leaves with wide, attractive dark green margins on top of bright red, dotted & streaked petioles. Centers age to chartreuse in shade & light yellow with sun. Lavender flowers in late summer. Plant in partial sun (avoiding hot sun) to medium shade. Small/Medium hosta.