Grow your own School Mouse Miniature Hosta with our 4.33-inch pot, 10-count flat. Grown in ideal zones, this petite plant is perfect for small gardens.
Thick Green Foliage with Bright Yellow Ruffled Edges
Hosta 'Fried Green Tomatoes'
Hosta 'Fried Green Tomatoes'
This beautiful hosta variety has thick, green foliage with bright yellow ruffled edges. It is a slow-growing plant that reaches heights of 12-18 inches. The leaves are deeply lobed and have a glossy sheen. The flowers are small and white, and they bloom on tall spikes in the summer.
Hostas are versatile plants that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. They are a popular choice for borders, rock gardens, and woodland gardens. They can also be grown in containers.
Hostas are relatively easy-care plants. They prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are also relatively drought-tolerant once established.
Here are some tips for growing Hosta 'Fried Green Tomatoes':
- Choose a sunny or partially shady location with well-drained soil.
- Amend the soil with compost or manure before planting.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize the plant in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
With proper care, Hosta 'Fried Green Tomatoes' will thrive for many years and provide you with beautiful foliage.
Coleus 'Solar Flare'
Coleus 'Solar Flare'
Coleus 'Solar Flare' is a stunning coleus variety with thick, green foliage with bright yellow ruffled edges. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach heights of 18-24 inches. The leaves are deeply lobed and have a velvety texture. The flowers are small and insignificant, and they are typically removed to encourage foliage growth.
Coleus are versatile plants that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. They are a popular choice for borders, mass plantings, and container gardens.
Coleus are relatively easy-care plants. They prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They also need regular watering, especially during the hot summer months.
Here are some tips for growing Coleus 'Solar Flare':
- Choose a sunny or partially shady location with well-drained soil.
- Amend the soil with compost or manure before planting.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize the plant every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage foliage growth.
- Pinch back the tips of the stems to encourage branching and bushier growth.
With proper care, Coleus 'Solar Flare' will thrive all summer long and provide you with beautiful foliage.
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.
