Hosta 'Elegans' stands as a cornerstone of shade garden design, offering dramatic impact with its massive, heavily textured blue-green foliage. This exceptional perennial creates a bold architectural statement in any landscape setting while requiring minimal maintenance. Perfect for commercial installations, public gardens, and residential projects, these premium bare root plants arrive ready to establish quickly and provide years of reliable performance in zones 3-8.
Distinctive Features and Benefits
- Impressive Size: Mature plants reach 24-36 inches tall with a generous 3-4 foot spread, making them ideal for filling large spaces
- Stunning Foliage: Enormous heart-shaped leaves emerge powder blue in spring, maturing to blue-green with deep veining and corrugated texture
- Elegant Blooms: Tall 24-inch scapes display pristine white bell-shaped flowers in mid-summer, attracting pollinators
- Exceptional Durability: Thick leaves offer superior resistance to slugs and deer compared to many other hosta varieties
- Versatile Applications: Perfect for mass plantings, woodland gardens, containers, and as specimen plants
These low-maintenance perennials thrive in challenging conditions, including dry shade once established, making them valuable problem-solvers for difficult landscape areas.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Hosta 'Elegans' in rich, moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade locations. Morning sun enhances the blue coloration, but protection from harsh afternoon exposure is essential. Space plants 30-36 inches apart to accommodate their mature spread. Water consistently during establishment and dry periods. Remove spent flower stalks to maintain a tidy appearance. Foliage emerges in early spring and remains attractive until frost.
Order Your Premium Bare Root Plants Today
Secure your wholesale supply of these exceptional shade perennials for your upcoming landscape projects and retail inventory. Our premium bare root Hosta 'Elegans' plants are field-grown to ensure robust root systems and vigorous growth after planting. Available in convenient packages of 25 plants, they're perfect for landscape contractors, garden centers, and professional designers. Contact our dedicated wholesale team to place your order or discuss custom quantities for larger installations.
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EAN code0570
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height24" / 60 cm
- Light RequirementsSun, Shade
- Bloom TimeLate Spring to Late Summer
- SizeI
- Packaged in25
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesHeat and slug resistant
- Shipping Time FrameSpring