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Hosta Great Expectations

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Hosta Great Expectations features lush foliage and pretty flowers. The foliage comprises light yellow leaves with a wide, dark green margin. In summer, white, bell-shaped flowers are borne atop short stems which are followed by seed heads that are great for attracting birds. This herbaceous perennial typically grows to 50 cm tall and 80 cm wide. Hosta Great Expectations is commonly used as a ground cover, added to borders, maintained in a container, included in tropical and cottage gardens, or mass planted on a bank or the like.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Perennials
Height:50 cm
Spread:80 cm
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Shade
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asHosta Great Expectations, Great Expectations Hosta, Hosta sieboldiana Great Expectations, Funkia Great Expectation, Great Expectations Hosta Size, Great Expectations Plantain Lily
Sku13650

Hosta Great Expectations Details

Hosta Great Expectations features lush foliage and pretty flowers. The foliage comprises light yellow leaves with a wide, dark green margin. In summer, white, bell-shaped flowers are borne atop short stems which are followed by seed heads that are great for attracting birds. This herbaceous perennial typically grows to 50 cm tall and 80 cm wide and in cold climates it may die off during winter to regrow again in spring. It grows best in a full sun or partial shade position on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost and cold climates but should not be allowed to dry out. Hosta Great Expectations is commonly used as a ground cover, added to borders, maintained in a container, included in tropical and cottage gardens, or mass planted on a bank or the like.

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