Hosta 'Revolution'

PLANTAIN LILY
Family: Asparagaceae
Pronounced: HOSS-tuh

 

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Growing Guide
Rainy Side Notes

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GROWING GUIDE

Origin:
Garden
Plant group:
Perennials
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 1-10,14-21.
USDA zones: 3-9.
Heat zones: 9-2.
Mature size:
Height: 20 inches (51 cm).
Width: 24 inches (60 cm).
Flowering period:
Summer.
Flowering attributes:
Racemes of lavender, funnel-shaped flowers.
Leaf attributes:
Undulating, oval to heart-shaped, creamy white leaves speckled with two shades of green, and irregular dark green margins.
Growth habit:
Upright mound.
Light:
Morning sun and afternoon shade.
Soil:
Fertile, moist, humus rich, well-drained soil.
Feeding:
Hostas are heavy feeders, so fertilize monthly with a complete organic fertilizer, from spring through July.
Propagation methods:
Divide hostas in early spring and late summer.
Pests and Diseases:
Slugs, foliar nematodes, and vine weevils can be problems.

 

Rainy Side Notes

Hosta 'Revolution' was a sport of H. 'Loyalist' and was introduced in 2000 by Walter Gardens. What sets this Hosta apart is its striking undulating, creamy white, satiny leaves that are speckled with two shades of green.

I grew this in a window box for a couple of years and it paired well with a number of plants that I introduced to the container over time. I especially liked the striking contrast when paired with the Coleus—Solenostemon 'Religious Radish'.

Photographed in author's garden.