Hosta 'Hideout' (Hideout Hosta)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusHosta
Cultivar'Hideout'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-35)
Temperature (°F)-40 - (-30)
Height10 - 12 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJuly

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA miniature hosta with wavy leaves that have white centres and green margins.
ShapeMiniature clump.
LandscapeIdeal for miniature landscapes or fairy gardens.
PropagationPropagate by division, but should be left undisturbed for the first three years.
CultivationGrows best in partial or full shade in a rich, moist, well-drained soil.
PestsSnails and slugs can be a large problem, with rabbits and deer also being a potential nuisance.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are lanceolate and wavy with white centres and green margins.
Flower DescriptionPale purple flowers.

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