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Hosta 'Great Expectations'

Type: Cultivar | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001050



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Hosta
Cultivar: Great Expectations
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • July
Flowering End edit
  • July
Leaf Colour edit
  • Variegated
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
  • Cream
Wildlife Value edit
  • Hummingbirds
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
toni (36069)
Netty (13946)
Droopy (10087)

Plant suggested by: toni (36069)


Gardens Containing This Plant
 Jacquelyn's Garden
Droopy's Garden


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