Hosta 'Hadspen Samphire' (Hadspen Samphire Hosta)
Botanical Information
Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Hosta |
Cultivar | 'Hadspen Samphire' |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | E. Smith/ A. Eason/ P. Ruh 1997. (H. sieboldiana 'Elegans' x H. sieboldii 'Kabitan'.) |
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 | 45 cm |
Spread | 102 cm |
Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
Notable Specimens | The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Thin leaf with a deeply rippled edge and a narrowly oval shape when mature, bears a bright yellow to green colour. Leaf blade measures at 23 x 10 cm. |
Flower Description | Lavender, narrowly funnel-shaped flower. Grows on a leafy, thin, shiny green, 50 cm scape. |