Buy Hosta 'Gemstone'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-5"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $13

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Fewer than 25 at Sebright Gardens

3" pot | $13

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Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

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Hosta 'Gemstone' plant details

Hosta 'Gemstone' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Gemstone'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Gemstone'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another superb Tony Avent introduction, a cross of Hosts venusta x Hosta 'Dorset Blue' resulted in a small, happy, vigorous clump of powder blue leaves 5" tall and twice as wide. We think this one is a real gem and a stunner! Slugs and snails don't seem t

By: Secret Garden Growers

Attractive mound of thick, smooth, oval shaped blue leaves. Attractive purple flowers in mid summer. Plant in dappled or afternoon to full Shade. Small hosta.

By: Sebright Gardens

This great miniature hosta is a hybrid of H. venusta x H. 'Dorset Blue' from Tony Avent. For us it has been moderately fast growing and forms a tight dense clump about a foot wide. Lavender flowers in summer on 10" scapes are attractive to hummingbirds. Foliage color is a medium blue-green and color is held well all season. Great as an edger or a container plant.