GardenAway

Sorry, news is not available in your browser

Hosta 'Whirlwind'

Family Hostaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 50 cm (6 - 20 in)
Spread 0.3 - 2.5 m (1 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Hosta 'Whirlwind' (hosta) bears showy, faded fuchsia and fragrant blossoms during mid summer to late summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has variegated white and faded green foliage that is showy, glossy and medium textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds to your garden. Hosta 'Whirlwind' is noted for being naturally resistant to rabbits.