Buy Hosta 'Forbidden Fruit'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 20"
W: 24"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $22

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Hosta 'Forbidden Fruit' plant details

Hosta 'Forbidden Fruit' 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 'Forbidden Fruit'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 20 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Forbidden Fruit'

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 'Forbidden Fruit' is a bold addition to any garden with brilliant golden orange-yellow centres surrounded by a wide blue green margin. The foliage colour holds well straight through summer without fading making a great contrast for the lavender flowers. This tetraploid form of 'Orange Marmalade' is a vigorous grower with thick slug-resistant leaves.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Stunning, bright orange-gold, very thick leaves with wide blue-green margins. Pale lavender flowers in high summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Medium size hosta.