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Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas'

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

Info

Synonym

Spacing

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Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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Height

Cupped

Corrugated

Spacing

Lightly

Moderately

Sun Exposure

Slightly Shiny

Glaucous Bloom

Danger

Glaucous Bloom

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Other details

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Seed Collecting

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Giant (leaf >144 square inches; plant >28” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Fast

Where to Grow

Broadly Ovate

Seed Collecting

Dark Green

Slightly Blue-Green

Fruit Shape

No margin

Fruit Size

2 (Good)

Fruit Colors

16 to 18

Growing Habit

Flat/Nearly Flat

Days to Maturity

No margin

Seed Type

Early/Mid

Usage

Pale Lavender

Disease Resistance

Bell

Leaf Type

No fragrance

Foliage Color

Yes; seed is viable

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Other details

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Non-patented

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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virginiarose

Portsmouth, VA (Zone 8a) | May 2015 | negative

I had this planted in the ground at coolest place with no sun, just bright light. It fizzled out during third year. This hosta requires a...Read More

HummerRachel

Cornwall, ON (Zone 5b) | January 2003 | positive

An excellant upright grower, great substance...makes a wonderful specimen. Very affordable.

jody

MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | September 2002 | neutral

Flower scapes 30"-35". Registered 1978 by Paul Aden.

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