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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 36"-72"

planting zones

  • 5a-9a

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Hosta 'Minke' plant details

Hosta 'Minke' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, gold, green, variegated and white 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 'Minke'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 36 IN - 72 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Minke'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
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

Semi-upright mound of thick, large, corrugated blue green leaves with yellow margins aging to cream in summer. Pale lavender flowers in summer. Plant in afternoon to full shade. Giant hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Minke' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Minke'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • gold
    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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