Hosta ‘Humpback Whale’
Description
This long sought after jumbo variety is now in commercial production. Humpback Whale once brought an auction price of $725 for a fund raiser. Plants form a monster size dome of blue-green heart shaped, corrugated leaves. The color is best in cool weather and as the heat of summer sets in the leaves will transition to more of a green. Produces lavender flowers in midsummer.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.000 oz |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Hosta 'Humpback Whale' |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Care | Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots. |
| Light Requirements | |
| Habit | Mounded habit. |
| Plant Height | 3 Feet |
| Plant Width | 6-7 Feet |
| Foliage | Large, heart-shaped blue-green leaves. |
| Bloom | Lavender flowers in summer. |
| Zone | |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Black Walnut Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Shade Tolerant, Slug Resistant, Supports Naturalizing, Tolerant of Wet Locations |
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