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Buy Hosta 'World Cup'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 20"-30"
W: 36"-48"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $20

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Hosta 'World Cup' plant details

Hosta 'World Cup' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold 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 'World Cup'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'World Cup'

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

Vase shaped mound of thick, bright gold, cupped, wavy, corrugated oval shaped leaves atop tall stems, Excellent substance. Pale purple flowers in early summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Very Large hosta.