Hosta ‘Itty Gold’
Blooming Time
Exposure
‘Itty Gold’ features perky, medium gold leaves that are just 3-inches long and nearly as wide. Slightly cupped and with a corrugated appearance, its foliage develops dense clumps which are effective for weed prevention and providing a splash of color in the shade.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Violet to Purple
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
8"
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Exhibits perky, medium gold leaves that are just 3-inches long and nearly as wide. The peculiar hue and slightly cupped form of this pocket hosta contrast well with other perennials.
Landscape Value
Dense clumps are effective for weed prevention and providing a splash of color in the shade.
Care
Watering:
'Itty Gold' Pocket Hosta is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
'Itty Gold' Pocket Hosta is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Itty Gold' Pocket Hosta is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.