Go Back The King

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:21 PM
Hosta 'The King'
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Plant Type: Hostas

Hosta ‘The King’ is an attractive variegation that is a medium-large mound size. A cream margined sport of ‘Sir Richard’. Leaves emerge blue/green with a yellow margin. Margin slowly fades to creamy white during the season. The very attractive leaves are moderately corrugated and of good substance. Blooms lavender flowers in July.

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Flower Color

Lavender

Foliage Color

Bluish green w/gold creamy white margin

Plant Spread

50"

Good Companions

Other hosta and shade loving plants

Plant Height

20"

Scape Height

30"

Hardness Zone

3-9

Soil Moisture

All hosta love rich, organic, moist soil

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

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Bloom Time

Mid to late summer

Critter Resistance

Rabbits

Exposure

Part to full shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Seasonal Interests

Spring/summer