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Hosta 'Emerald Charger'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hosta 'Emerald Charger' plant details

Hosta 'Emerald Charger' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 'Emerald Charger'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Emerald Charger'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Golden yellow leaves with wavy, wide dark green margins, dimpled & strongly veined; Vigorous grower. Large, fragrant lavender tinted white flowers in August. Plant in mostly sun to full shade. Medium-large hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Emerald Charger' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Emerald Charger'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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