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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 15"-16"
  • W: 36"-48"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hosta 'Stained Glass' plant details

Hosta 'Stained Glass' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Stained Glass'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 15 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: award-winning, big leaves, border plant, container plant, fragrant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Stained Glass'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This hosta will light your fire!! Heart shaped, highly textured leaves of brilliant gold with wide dark green rims have a light reflecting, shimmering surface...prominent veins throughout give a stained glass effect. Clumps are 18” high and 3’ wide; lavender summer flowers, tolerates some sun; slug resistant. 2006 Hosta of the Year.
Zn 3. Lavender flowers. Gold leaves. Fragrant.
Gold centered foliage with green edged. The center of the leaves have heavy veining, similar in appearance to stained glass. Pale lavender, very fragrant flowers set atop 3' flower spikes in the summer. This cultivar won 'Hosta of the Year' in 2006. Growth Rate fast
The brilliantly shiny golden foliage is surrounded by a two inch wide dark green margin. This vigorous sun tolerant grower makes a 3-4' wide clump, topped in late summer with large, very fragrant, light lavender flowers! A sport of the popular 'Guacamole'. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.
Sport of Guacamole brilliant gold w/dark green margins
This absolutely gorgeous?Hosta is a?sport of?H. 'Guacamole' with much brighter yellow centers to the foliage.? This is a great grower and belongs in every garden.? Flowers are large, fragrant and loved by bees and hummingbirds.? This is one of my all-time favorites!? 2006 American Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year.
Glowing yellow leaves with dark green margins, dimpled & strongly veined; vigorous grower. Hosta of the year 2006! Large fragrant lavender tinted white flowers in August. Plant in mostly sun to light shade. Medium-large hosta.
A sport of Guacamole with the same rapid growth and mounding form. Variegation hold well throughout the season. Prominent veins give the leaf a 'stained glass window' effect. Large fragrant near-white flowers in August.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

A Shady Oaks introduction, this sport of 'Guacamole' has large, 10" brilliant gold leaves with wide, dark green margins. It truly illuminates a garden! 16" H x 48" W. Fragrant lavender flowers.
Vibrant gold and green leaves. Large fragrant flowers in August on 2' stems.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Stained Glass' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Stained Glass'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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