Hosta Drop-dead Gorgeous #1
Hosta Drop-dead Gorgeous #1
Drop-dead Gorgeous Hosta
Blue-green centers, wide yellow border, dramatic spring emergence
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Large, ovate leaves have green centers with brightly contrasting yellow margins. The margins are heavily rippled and give the leaves a lightly wavy overall effect. White flowers in midsummer. A showy specimen for the shade. Giant.
Botanical Name- Hosta Drop-dead Gorgeous
Pronunciation- HAH-stuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Part shade to shade
Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Mid summer
Companion Plants- Heuchera 'Obsidian' - strong contrast in shape and color
Fauna Attracted- Not a major pollinator plant, but hummingbirds do visit tubular flowers
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP23
Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back spent foliage after frost; keep soil moist and fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Remove dead or damaged foliage in fall or early spring.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil benefits from organic matter to retain moisture evenly.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Slugs, crown rot
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