Hosta 'Praying Hands' (Praying Hands Hosta)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusHosta
Cultivar'Praying Hands'
CategoryPerennials
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginG. Williams, 1996.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a - 8b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20
Temperature (°F)-4
Height10 - 50 cm
Spread10 - 50 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodAugust

Description and Growing Information

ShapeClump-forming and upright.
LandscapeBorder, beds, informal/cottage gardens and container planting.
PropagationDivision.
CultivationPartial-shade. Moist and well-drained soil with a pH of acidic, neutral and alkaline. Prefers clay and loam.
PestsSlugs and snails. Susceptible to vine weevil.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionSimple, ovate or lance-shaped leaves with a narrow margin. Heavily rippled, folding along their length making it appear upright.
Flower DescriptionBell-shaped flowers that grow upright bare on a 40 cm scape.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are dark green with a yellowish-creame margin. The flowers are a pale lavender colour.
Texture DescriptionThe leaves have a shiny texture.

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