Go Back Lemon Kiss

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:58 PM
Hosta 'Lemon Kiss'
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Plant Type: Hostas

‘Lemon Kiss’ is proof that backcrossing is all that it’s cracked up to be. ‘Smiley Face’ crossed with its cousin ‘Beet Salad’ produced this little gem, bright yellow with dark “beet” red petioles. Almost a mini, and very cute!

Beautiful soft yellow leaves are held on bright red petioles. The contrast on this hosta is intense and your eye just wants to stare at it. This hosta will glow in the miniature hosta garden. Bob Solberg says, “Sometimes hybridizers have a good thing but still want to make it better.” He did this by crossing H. ‘Smiley Face’ back to H. ‘Beet Salad’.

Blooms purple flowers in late summer.

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Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Flower Color

Purple

Foliage Color

Soft yellow

Plant Spread

8"

Good Companions

Other shade loving plants

Plant Height

6"

Scape Height

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Hardness Zone

3-9

Soil Moisture

Moist, Rich, Organic

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

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Bloom Time

Mid to late summer

Critter Resistance

Rabbits

Exposure

Part-Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Seasonal Interests

Spring/Summer