Hosta 'Lemon Snap' is a stunning perennial that brings exceptional color contrast to shaded garden spaces. This Bob Solberg 2018 introduction features vibrant yellow cupped foliage dramatically accented by fire-red petioles that often extend into the leaf midrib. Compact yet impactful, this distinctive hosta creates a brilliant focal point in woodland gardens, container plantings, and shaded borders while offering excellent heat and slug resistance.
Distinctive Features and Benefits
This exceptional hosta variety offers numerous advantages for landscape professionals and garden centers:
- Striking color combination of bright yellow foliage with red stems creates instant visual interest
- Compact mature size (10" height, 20" spread) makes it perfect for borders, containers, and small spaces
- Cupped, slightly puckered leaves add textural dimension to shade plantings
- Purple striped flowers on dark purple scapes provide mid-summer interest
- Excellent heat and slug resistance reduces maintenance concerns
- Versatile companion plant that pairs beautifully with ferns, astilbes, and other shade perennials
- Long-lasting garden presence with multi-season appeal
The unique red-to-yellow contrast makes 'Lemon Snap' an attention-grabbing specimen that will delight your customers seeking distinctive shade plants.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant 'Lemon Snap' in partial to full shade locations in rich, organic, consistently moist soil for optimal growth. This versatile perennial thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-9, demonstrating excellent cold hardiness and heat tolerance. Spring planting allows establishment before summer heat, while fall planting gives roots time to develop before winter dormancy. Expect purple-striped flowers on dark scapes in mid-summer, adding another dimension to this already spectacular foliage plant.
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Enhance your inventory with these premium bare root Hosta 'Lemon Snap' plants, available in convenient 25-count packages for landscape professionals and garden centers. Our high-quality stock is ready for spring shipping and will provide your customers with years of garden enjoyment. As a trusted DeVroomen wholesale customer, you'll receive the exceptional quality and service we've been known for since 1925. Contact our team today to secure your order of this sought-after hosta variety.
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EAN code7515
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height12" / 30 cm
- Light RequirementsShade, Sun
- Bloom TimeLate Spring to Late Summer
- SizeI
- Packaged in25
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesHeat and slug resistant
- Shipping Time FrameSpring