Buy Hosta 'Hands Up'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $16

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

Fewer than 18 at Sebright Gardens

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Hosta 'Hands Up' plant details

Hosta 'Hands Up' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with 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 'Hands Up'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Hands Up'

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 'Hands Up' is a tetraploid sport of 'Praying Hands' with very thick, almost rubbery, twisted green leaves with a more defined cream margin. It forms an upright mound that looks distinctly different than the rest of the hosta world. We're not sure if the name refers to a bank robbery or a hokey song but we love the look.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Very upright, smooth, yet very thick, almost rubbery, olive green lance shaped leaves with very narrow yellowish gold rippled margins & glossy undersides.Bell shaped lavender flowers in late summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Small hosta.