Hosta ‘Risky Business’
Blooming Time
Exposure
Derived from the popular selection ‘Striptease’, ‘Risky Business’ bears uniquely marked eye-catching foliage with pure white centers surrounded by deep dark green edges. Bold and noticeable from a distance, the variegation of ‘Risky Business’ is unparalleled, and the plant itself is healthy and vigorous. ‘Risky Business’ is good for edging, ground covering, and accent planting. During August it bears attractive lavender flowers.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Violet to Purple
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Derived from the popular selection 'Striptease'. Eyecatching foliage with pure white centers surrounded by deep dark green edges. Healthy and vigorous.
Landscape Value
Moderate to large scale ground cover, accent, edging or companion.
Care
Watering:
'Risky Business' 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:
'Risky Business' 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:
'Risky Business' 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.