Hosta 'Fried Bananas' is a vibrant, clump-forming perennial that brings a splash of sunshine to shaded garden areas. This exceptional cultivar, a sport of Hosta 'Guacamole,' features glossy chartreuse to golden-yellow foliage that creates a striking focal point in any landscape. With its fast growth rate, impressive spread, and fragrant white flowers, this hosta variety offers both visual appeal and delightful summer scents.
A Golden Addition to Shade Gardens
Hosta 'Fried Bananas' stands out among shade perennials with its remarkable characteristics:
- Brilliant chartreuse-yellow foliage that brightens dark corners of the garden
- Large, oval to heart-shaped leaves with a distinctive glossy finish
- Impressive mature size of 20" tall with a 40" spread, creating substantial garden presence
- Fragrant white to lavender flowers on 24" scapes during late summer
- Exceptional vigor and fast growth rate compared to many hosta varieties
- Superior heat and slug resistance, reducing maintenance concerns
This versatile perennial thrives in various garden settings, from formal borders to woodland gardens, providing reliable performance and eye-catching color.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Hosta 'Fried Bananas' in partial to full shade, though it tolerates morning sun which enhances its golden coloration. This adaptable perennial performs best in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, it requires minimal maintenance beyond consistent watering and annual spring mulching. Flowering occurs from July through August, with the foliage providing visual interest from spring through fall. Division is rarely needed due to its well-behaved clumping habit.
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Elevate your customers' shade gardens with our premium Hosta 'Fried Bananas' bare root stock. Available in convenient packages of 25 plants, these high-quality specimens are perfect for landscape contractors, garden centers, and wholesale nurseries. Our bare root hostas establish quickly, offering your clients immediate garden impact and years of enjoyment. Order now to secure your spring shipment and provide your customers with this exceptional, low-maintenance perennial that combines striking foliage with fragrant blooms.
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EAN code65020101
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height24" / 60 cm
- Light RequirementsShade, Sun
- Bloom TimeLate Spring to Late Summer
- SizeI
- Packaged in250
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesHeat and slug resistant
- Shipping Time FrameSpring