Hosta 'White Christmas' (White Christmas Hosta)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusHosta
Cultivar'White Christmas'
CategoryPerennials
OriginG. Krossa & Palmer/P. Ruh 1999. (Stable form of H. 'Fortunei Krossa's Variegated'.)

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height38 cm
Spread63 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicOften can find attractive ivory bracts surrounding the raceme.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionThin leaves with ivory to pure white colouring, narrowly and irregularly margined dark green sides. The leaf blade measures at 21 x 10 cm.
Flower DescriptionFunnel-shaped, drooping, pale lavender flower. Grows on an upright, leafy, 63 cm scape.

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