Hosta 'Purple Flamingo'

Scientific Name: Hosta nakaiana 'Purple Flamingos'

Also Known As

Purple Flamingos Hosta

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"-12"
W: 18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Hosta 'Purple Flamingo' plant details

Hosta 'Purple Flamingo' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple 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 'Purple Flamingo'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant, edging plant, long-lived, rare, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Purple Flamingo'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Extremely rare, and to my knowledge not available in the US elsewhere, is this selection from Dr. Hand Simon of Germany. Plump buds open to pendulous bell-shaped flowers, holding them in almost horizontal position. The leaves are mid-green and pleated. Not hard to grow but very slow in the propagation, yielding only very few a year - in fact, these are the first few after 10 years! (2017)