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Hosta 'Osiris Ovation'

Osiris Ovation' Pantain Lily

Osiris Ovation' Pantain Lily

Format

Exposure

  • Partial shade
  • Shade

Rusticity

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • July
  • August

  • Golden and glossy foliage
  • Easy care
  • Attracts hummingbirds
  • Slug resistant
  • Fragrant flowers

Hosta 'Osiris Ovation', an exceptional hosta variety that stands out with its bright golden foliage and delicate lavender flowers. This robust and easy-to-care-for perennial will bring a touch of sunshine to your shadiest corners.

Exceptional features:

  • Dazzling foliage: Its large, heart-shaped leaves, of a bright golden yellow, create a luminous focal point, even in the shade. It retains its colour even in full sun, taking on a chartreuse hue in the shade.
  • Graceful flowering: In summer, delicate lavender flowers bloom on tall stems, adding a touch of colour and lightness.
  • Slug resistant: Unlike many hosta varieties, 'Osiris Ovation' is naturally resistant to slugs, saving you the trouble of dealing with these pests.
  • Vigorous growth: It develops rapidly to form a dense and imposing clump, ideal for filling empty spaces in your garden.
  • Ideal size: Reaching a height of 30 inches and a width of 36 inches, it is perfect for borders, shaded beds, and undergrowth.
  • Adaptability to shade and sun: This versatile variety thrives in both shade and sun, offering a refreshing chartreuse hue when grown in the shade.
  • Easy care: Once established, it requires little maintenance, content with regular watering and compost in the spring.

Care tips:

  • Exposure: Shade to partial shade, tolerates morning sun.
  • Soil: Rich, cool, and well-drained.
  • Watering: Regular, especially during dry periods.
  • Mulching: Apply organic mulch to retain soil moisture and protect roots from the cold.

Ideal for:

  • Shaded gardens: Bring a touch of light and colour to the shaded areas of your garden.
  • Borders and beds: Create striking contrasts by associating Hosta 'Osiris Ovation' with plants with dark or purple foliage.
  • Contemporary gardens: Its graphic appearance and bright colour fit perfectly into a modern garden.
  • Pots and planters: Grow it in pots to brighten up your terrace or balcony.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
30 - 36 in.
Spread
30 - 36 in.
Height
24 - 30 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Spreading

Flowering colours:

  • Lavender

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Average
  • Consistent

Maintenance:

  • Prune faded flowers after flowering.

Soil requirement:

  • Moist
  • well-drained
  • highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5

Features

Resistance:

  • Shade
  • Slugs

Attract:

  • Hummingbirds

Use:

  • Shade garden
  • Flowerbeds
  • Japanese garden
  • Border

Attribute:

  • Toxic to dogs and cats

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