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Hosta 'Let's Twist Again'
Hosta Let's Twist Again
 
Small, sport of 'Patriot' with the same coloring but a completely unique form. Green lease feature creamy white margins that are so wavy that the leaves often end up twisted. The distinct mounds bloom in midsummer with lavender flowers and work well in shade front borders or in containers. Attracts hummingbirds. Slug resistant.
  • Heavily twisted leaves
  • Sport of 'Patriot'
  • Small, great for containers

Uses: ground cover, containers, edging, border
Morning sun, afternoon shade, shade tolerant
Prefers average to moist soil
Height: 12" tall
Plant 20" apart
Growability: easy

 

Description
 

HOSTA

Common Name: Plantain Lily

Very popular and undemanding perennial. Grown mostly for its decorative foliage, plants remain attractive from spring until frost. Most flower mid-July to early August. Hosta prefer partial shade, although a few will tolerate sun with adequate moisture. Use as a ground cover, for edging, or as an accent plant in the shady border.

Grow: Use well-drained soil with a pH 6.0 - 6.5. Center and plant so crown is 1" below soil surface, leaving developing eyes at or just below the soil surface. Spread roots evenly throughout the soil for faster growth.

Fertilizer: Hostas are light to moderate feeders. It is best to incorporate a slow release fertilizer in the soil prior to transplanting. If topdressing is desired, apply to the top of the soil after potting. If foliage is present, careful application must not allow fertilizer to become trapped in the leaf petioles. Otherwise, some leaf burning may occur.

Shade: Although some varieties are sun tolerant, provide 30% shade for best growth and quality.


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