Hosta 'Frosted Jade' (Hosta 'Frosted Jade')
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1m max. spread |
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1m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Hosta 'Frosted Jade'
Other names: Hosta 'Frosted Jade'
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Genus: Hosta
Variety or cultivar: 'Frosted Jade' _ 'Frosted Jade'is a clump-forming perennial with large, dark jade-green wavy leaves with irregular creamy white margins.
Hosta 'Frosted Jade' is: Deciduous
Flower: Violet in Summer
Foliage: Variegated, Green, Cream in Spring; Variegated, Green, Cream in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
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Specific pests: Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
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Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Hosta 'Frosted Jade' (Hosta 'Frosted Jade') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Containers, Underplanting
Cultivation: Plant in fertile and moist, but well-drained, slightly acid or neutral soil. Shelter from any cold or drying winds. Avoid shallow, chalky soils as these cause leaves to yellow.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade | |
| Aspect: | North, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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I have a hosta (approx 2 yrs old), which is being crowded out by a Sem Sorbaria. which plant would it be better to move to a new location in the garden? And how to do that?
Thank you.
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- Posted: Fri. 15th July 2011 14:06
- Last reply: Mon. 18th July 2011 12:14
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