Buy Hosta 'Leading Lady'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 30"
W: 48"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $17

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Hosta 'Leading Lady' plant details

Hosta 'Leading Lady' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green, variegated and white 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 'Leading Lady'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 48 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Leading Lady'

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

Thick, broad, heart shaped leaves are dark olive-green with irregular rich golden yellow margins aging to creamy white in summer; edges broadly waved. Makes a superb specimen! Pale lavender flowers in late summer. Plant in afternoon to full shade. Large hosta.