Hosta 'Great Expectations'
Great Expectations Hosta
Description
This mounding perennial will reach about 3' tall and has large leaves that vary in colors from gold to bluish/green. Clusters of white flowers will appear in the spring, mainly in June.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Gold, Blue Green, White, Yellow, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Tropical, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Park
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.