Hosta 'August Moon' is a classic perennial that brings vibrant golden color to shaded landscapes. This medium to large hosta forms an impressive mound of textured foliage that illuminates dark garden corners. With its excellent adaptability and striking appearance, August Moon has become a favorite among landscape professionals seeking reliable, low-maintenance plants for client installations.
A Golden Beacon for Shaded Gardens
Hosta 'August Moon' offers exceptional value for commercial landscaping projects with its standout features:
- Large, heart-shaped leaves that transition from lime-green in spring to brilliant golden-yellow as the season progresses
- Distinctive corrugated and wavy foliage texture that adds dimensional interest
- Impressive mature size of 18-24 inches tall with a spread of 30-40 inches
- Pale lavender, bell-shaped flowers on 24-inch scapes in mid to late summer
- Remarkable sun tolerance compared to other hostas, with morning sun exposure enhancing its golden coloration
- Excellent resistance to heat and slugs, reducing maintenance requirements
This versatile hosta serves as both a stunning specimen plant and an effective mass planting option for woodland gardens, borders, and shady commercial landscapes.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Hosta 'August Moon' in partial to full shade, with morning sun acceptable for enhancing leaf color. This adaptable perennial thrives in moist, well-drained soil but tolerates various soil conditions including clay and sandy compositions. Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, it performs reliably across most of the continental US. For best results, plant in spring, spacing plants 30-36 inches apart to accommodate mature spread. Flowering occurs from late spring through late summer, with the most dramatic foliage display developing by midsummer.
Order Your Wholesale Hosta Collection Today
DeVroomen Garden Products offers premium quality Hosta 'August Moon' in convenient 25-piece wholesale packages, perfect for landscape contractors and garden center retailers. These bare root plants establish quickly and provide immediate impact in client installations. Our decades of experience as bulb importers ensures you receive healthy, vigorous stock that performs consistently. Available for spring shipping, these professional-grade hostas are ready to enhance your inventory or complete your landscape projects. Contact our wholesale team to place your order or discuss custom quantities for larger installations.
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EAN code18430101
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height16" / 40 cm
- Light RequirementsSun, Shade
- Bloom TimeLate Spring to Late Summer
- SizeI
- Packaged in250
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesHeat and slug resistant
- Shipping Time FrameSpring