Description
Common Name: Hosta, Rainbow’s End hosta, plantain lily
American Hosta Growers Association’s Hosta of the Year 2021
‘Rainbows End’ exhibits incredibly variegated, shiny foliage. The bright yellow leaves of good substance have dark green margins that jet into the center, and the center brightens to creamy white in summer.
In late summer, showy red scapes carry the dark lavender, tubular flowers.
Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today’s gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.
Premium Hostas
This premium hosta variety is part of a group of the finest hostas available today. To be considered a premium hosta, plants must perform superbly in many zones. They must also exhibit exemplary garden presence and performance, have a long season of appeal in the landscape, have leaves of good substance, and demonstrate a greater resistance to common garden pests.
Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc.
Size: 5.0″ potted plant
Height: 18.0”
Spread: 12.0”
Flower/Foliage Description: In late summer, it has 2.0” long, tubular, striped, lavender flowers. New spring foliage emerges with bright yellow leaves and red petioles. As the season progresses, the leaves mature to a shade of chartreuse green.
Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil Type: 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.
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Foliage, Cut Foliage, Cut Flower, Fall Interest
Care: Easy Care, Cut off stems after bloom to encourage new growth, Watch for slugs and snails
