1-gallon pot Hosta Island Breeze PP27151 is a shade-loving perennial grown in USDA zones 3-9. Its dark green margins contrast with bright yellow centers in early spring.
Dark Green Margins Contrast with The Bright Yellow Centers In Early Spring
The plant with dark green margins that contrast with the bright yellow centers in early spring is Hosta 'Island Breeze'. It is a small to medium-sized perennial plant with heart-shaped leaves that are dark green on the edges and bright yellow in the center. Hosta 'Island Breeze' blooms in midsummer with lavender flowers on tall scapes.
Hosta 'Island Breeze' is a low-maintenance plant that prefers part to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a good choice for borders, ground covers, and containers. Hosta 'Island Breeze' is also relatively deer and rabbit resistant.
Here are some tips for growing Hosta 'Island Breeze':
- Plant Hosta 'Island Breeze' in a location that receives part to full shade.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting.
- Water Hosta 'Island Breeze' regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize Hosta 'Island Breeze' in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Divide Hosta 'Island Breeze' every 3-4 years to keep it vigorous.
Hosta 'Island Breeze' is a beautiful and versatile plant that can add interest to any garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
