Hosta 'Cool as a Cucumber'
Cool as a Cucumber' Plantain Lily
Cool as a Cucumber' Plantain Lily
Exposure
- Partial shade
- Shade
Rusticity
Bloom time
- July
- Variegated white and bright green foliage
- Easy care
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Full shade tolerance
- Fragrant flowers
Hosta 'Cool as a Cucumber' is a spectacular and easy-to-grow perennial plant. Its refreshing bluish-green foliage, summer bloom, ease of care, and longevity make it a must-have decorative element for shaded gardens.
5 Key Features of Hosta 'Cool as a Cucumber':
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Decorative Foliage: This Hosta variety is distinguished by its heart-shaped foliage in a vibrant bluish-green color, which contrasts beautifully with other plants in your garden.
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Vigorous Growth: Hosta 'Cool as a Cucumber' is a vigorous plant that spreads rapidly, forming a dense and lush carpet in shaded gardens.
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Summer Bloom: In July, charming lavender trumpet-shaped flowers complement the plant's refreshing foliage, adding a touch of delicacy to the composition.
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Easy Care: Hosta 'Cool as a Cucumber' is an easy-to-grow plant that requires little maintenance. It adapts to a variety of soils and exposures and is resistant to diseases and pests.
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Longevity: This Hosta variety is a perennial plant that can live for several decades, offering years of freshness to your garden.
Care Tips:
- Water the plant regularly, especially during periods of drought, taking care not to drown the soil.
- Organic mulch around the plant will help conserve soil moisture.
- Fertilize the plant in spring with a perennial plant fertilizer.
- Regularly remove wilted or damaged leaves to promote the plant's health.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Spreading
Flowering colours:
- White
- Lavender
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Moderate and 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
Features
Resistance:
- Shade
Attract:
- Hummingbirds
Use:
- Shade garden
- Flowerbeds
- Japanese garden
- Border
Attribute:
- Toxic to dogs and cats
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