Hosta 'Alex Summers' (Alex Summers Hosta)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| Cultivar | 'Alex Summers' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | V. Santa Lucia 1989. (Sport of H. 'Gold Regal.) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - 20 |
| Height | 80 cm |
| Spread | 150 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | September |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Vase-shaped. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Thick leaves with a mid-green colour and wide chartreuse margins featuring creamy yellow jetting towards midrib. Leaf blade measures 23 x 19 cm. |
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