Description
Common Name: Hosta, sunset grooves hosta, plantain lily
‘Sunset Grooves’ features round, puckered, thick, yellow leaves with a wide, irregular, dark green margin. Sport of H. ‘Rainforest Sunrise’. Pale lavender flowers in mid to late summer. A large and nicely spread selection. Amazing, care-free foliage!
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.
Size: 4.5” potted plant
Height: 12.0-14.0”
Spread: 18.0-23.0”
Flower/Foliage Description: Pale lavender flowers emerge on scapes in midsummer. The dramatically cupped leaves of Sunset Grooves are large, puckered and very rounded. Eye-catching and splashy golden leaves with wide green margins. Waxy, water-proof leaves are deeply veined and perfectly formed
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, Fall Interest
Care: Easy Care, Cut off stems after bloom to encourage new growth, Watch for slugs and snails
