Hosta ‘Silly String’ PP32,127
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‘Silly String’ is sure to be at the top of any Hosta enthusiasts list! It has narrow, elongated, powder-blue leaves with heavily crimped nearly spiraling habit. There’s really nothing quite like it! And, collectively the leaves form dense, medium sized clumps, which are accented with lavender flowers in summer. It’s an attention grabber, especially when planted as a specimen or edging, or container plant. And, in mixed beds, it can look interesting when paired with other shade loving perennials.
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
Narrow, elongated, powder-blue leaves with heavily crimped nearly spiraling habit.
Landscape Value
A 'must have' for any hosta enthusiast, its an attention grabber when planted as a specimen, edging, or container plant.
Care
Watering:
'Silly String' 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:
'Silly String' 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:
'Silly String' 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.