Hosta 'Whirlwind' (Whirlwind Hosta)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| Cultivar | 'Whirlwind' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | J. Kulpa 1989, a Hosta fortunei hybrid. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 1a - 6a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0a - 5b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -51 - (-21) |
| Temperature (°F) | -60 - (-5) |
| Height | 45 cm |
| Spread | 102 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Broad and twisted leaves on a long petioles with notable green veins on the surface. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Funnel-shaped, pale lavender colour, borne on an upright 50 cm scape. |
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